Be Careful What You Ask For (And From Whom)

Seattle artist and political/social activist Deborah Lawrence was one of several hundred artists invited to create ornaments for this year’s White House holiday tree. Her submission was the only one rejected. The reason: her ornament (to the surprise of nobody who knew her well) was covered with tiny text calling for George Bush’s impeachment. (Laura Bush’s spokeswoman said, “I think it really is a shame and, quite frankly, not very much in the holiday spirit.”)