Aside from the domestic news cycle that right now seems to have Census questions, Mark Zukerberg of Facebook, Stormy Daniels, gun control, police shootings of suspects and the state of the president's cabinet in the media crosshairs, there is the international news that reaches our shores every day.
There are still ongoing wars, acts of terrorism, poisonings, and immigration concerns that have probably made some forget there is still a race for the 'World's Most Photographed Woman with Clothes On' contest that has not yet been decided.
When last we checked in on Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel and Britain's Prime Minister Teresa May, Ms May was considered to be somewhat in the lead. Match races are rare in horse racing. This is when two horses are pitted against each other at the same time. They start together, and race a designated distance around the track.
Thus, is was a rare photo the other days that showed the two major entrants, Ms. May and Ms. Merkel seated together in Brussels (where else?) along with France's President Emmanuel Macron. Since Macron is a man, he doesn't count, which is pretty much the state of emotions these days.
Prime Minister May and Chancellor Merkel are both dressed in age appropriate attire that reflects their status as heads of state.
Ms. May is in the center, both legs firmly planted on the floor, knees locked, showing no evidence of flashing cheesecake, wearing what looks like a purple suit with thoroughly sensible footwear.
Ms. Merkel is seen in a bright contrasting outfit with a light pink top, almost making you think of Easter and jelly beans, and her trademark dark trousers, and what looks like rubber soled shoes..
Right now, it's a tie.
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Nice fashion show - my faded memory reminds me that Bold Ruler and Gallant Man squared off one time - forgot the outcome but the price was chalky.
ReplyDeleteThey did race against each other, but not a match race. It was the Met Mile on June 14, 1958 and Bold Ruler finished second to Gallant Man. It was a handicap race and they each carried heavy imposts: Bold Ruler 135 to Gallant Man's 130. The adage goes, "weight can stop a train," and it did that day.
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