Alice Roosevelt was the daughter of President Teddy Roosevelt. She was known as “Princess Alice” and had a color, “Alice Blue” (one of my favorites) named for her. She smoked cigarettes in public, rode in cars with men, stayed out late partying, kept a pet snake named Emily Spinach (Emily after her spinster aunt and Spinach for its green color) in the White House, and was seen placing bets with a bookie. Alice Roosevelt married Speaker of the House Nicholas Longworth. She was known for her acerbic wit; another famous quote is “If you can’t think of anything nice to say, come and sit by me.”
Manders may find this interesting; “Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States. As a young man, he spent several years in the North Dakota Badlands. Roosevelt said if it had not been for his experiences in North Dakota, he never would have been President of the United States.”
WelshRat Premium Member 29 days ago
A mantra for life. And flea treatment.
FreyjaRN Premium Member 29 days ago
Makes sense.
blunebottle 29 days ago
“There was a young belle of old Natchez
Who ripped all her garments to patchez
When comment arose
On the state of her clothes
She drawled, When Ah itches, Ah scratchez."
-Ogden Nash
Sue Ellen 29 days ago
“Home sweet home, where you can scratch where you itch.” (Nobody seems to want to accept attribution.)
jasonsnakelover 29 days ago
Okay but what’s a Long worth?
FrannieL Premium Member 29 days ago
The quotation reads like the mantra around this household.
saylorgirl 29 days ago
Too cute!
DeerOrchid Premium Member 29 days ago
Pup Rox is a great name for kibble.
markkahler52 29 days ago
If your cup be full, may it be again…
nancyb creator 29 days ago
Alice Roosevelt was the daughter of President Teddy Roosevelt. She was known as “Princess Alice” and had a color, “Alice Blue” (one of my favorites) named for her. She smoked cigarettes in public, rode in cars with men, stayed out late partying, kept a pet snake named Emily Spinach (Emily after her spinster aunt and Spinach for its green color) in the White House, and was seen placing bets with a bookie. Alice Roosevelt married Speaker of the House Nicholas Longworth. She was known for her acerbic wit; another famous quote is “If you can’t think of anything nice to say, come and sit by me.”
ddjg 29 days ago
Thank you!
BLUEBONNETS Premium Member 29 days ago
I can be president of the United States, or I can be father to Alice, but I can’t possibly be both … Theodor Roosevelt.
anomalous4 29 days ago
Words to live by!
Just-me 29 days ago
A meal and a good scratch later and it’s nap time!
slelareader 29 days ago
What good table manners Floof has, waiting for Sirius to get his serving before starting to eat.
nancyb creator 29 days ago
I have a request. We need more Roosevelts.
darcyandsimon 29 days ago
Happy babies!
Dry and Dusty Premium Member 29 days ago
Such wise words! ;-D
Mike Baldwin creator 29 days ago
Ha! Can’t argue with that!
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 29 days ago
Manders may find this interesting; “Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States. As a young man, he spent several years in the North Dakota Badlands. Roosevelt said if it had not been for his experiences in North Dakota, he never would have been President of the United States.”
davewhamond creator 29 days ago
And Roosevelt your Longworth.
nancyb creator 28 days ago
Apparently Alice Roosevelt carried her pet snake in her PURSE. She also had a tattoo.
crazeekatlady 28 days ago
Floofy multiple toebeans! “SQUEE!!! SQUEE when you see!” Me, 06/07/2024
goboboyd 28 days ago
Alive Roosevelt. From all accounts a veritable force of nature of her time.
Aladar30 Premium Member 28 days ago
And be happy.