Tag: Democratic National Convention

The Hippo & Wolf

Posted on August 30, 2016May 18, 2018 By Brooke Abbott

Four years ago, I sat in the room with Hippo. He was coloring at his little desk, facing me with his back to the television. I was watching CNN’s Situation Room w/ Wolf Blitzer. I looked up at the time and realized that one of Hippo’s favorite shows was about…

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Day 4

Posted on August 30, 2016 By Brooke Abbott

Day 4 rolled around, and I found Hippo to be just as excited about Wednesday’s events as he was about the first two days. But Wednesday was something special. On this day we got to the venue quite early. So we decided to hang out in the UBER lounge for…

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Civics! Elementary, my dear, Watson!

Posted on August 12, 2016October 29, 2017 By Brooke Abbott

I recognize that my little bundle of nerd, is an exception when it comes to understanding and loving politics, history & government before it is required by state law. I also recognize that though he is active in his political education, there a lot of things that just fly over…

Day 3

Posted on August 8, 2016 By Brooke Abbott

Yesterday was an interesting day. It would seem the pace and jet lag caught up with the two of us. My back and legs began to ache painfully starting early on in the am. Hippo was a lot more lethargic and slower than the day before. To be honest, I…

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Day 1

Posted on July 24, 2016 By Brooke Abbott

We’ve landed. These Dems are in Philly. Oh, that’s the hashtag, #DemsInPhilly, for the DNC. Not all has been enjoyable. We had a crazy, serious, 4 hours too long, situation with a rental car company. our flight took off super late. But then we got to the hotel and had…

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Mr. Hippo Goes To The DNC

Posted on July 21, 2016July 21, 2016 By Brooke Abbott

Yes, you read that right! The Hippo will be taking on the Democratic National Convention for the Ultimate Civics Lesson! All of next week, Hippo will be photographing and coming to you live from the floor of the DNC. But for why, am I taking a 6 year old to…