This may come as a total shock
But on the Mayflower sailin’
And landing then at Plymouth Rock
Was kin to Sarah Palin.
Among those Pilgrims we hold dear—
Their family names we know—
Were relatives of Richard Gere
And Marilyn Monroe.
Clint Eastwood, and perhaps his chair,
And even George Bush II
Can boast that they had family there
With passengers and crew.
Just think of it, if on that shore
The Mayflower hadn’t rolled
We wouldn’t have Hugh Hefner or
His stapled centerfold.
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I'm Jerry Partacz, happily married to my wife Julie for over 40 years. I have four children and eleven grandchildren. I'm enjoying retirement after 38 years of teaching. I now have an opportunity to share my thoughts on many things. I'm an incurable optimist. I also love to solve crossword puzzles and to write light verse. I love to read, to garden, to play the piano, to collect stamps and coins, and to watch "Curb Your Enthusiasm".
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At one time they said that just about everyone with New England roots was related to Princess Di. I guess that would include Obama.
My father said that his "mother said that all politicians look like they have the same mother." To which I replied, "including Obama."