Speakeasy By Tara Palmeri November 25, 2009 5:00 am FacebookTwitterEmailPrint Add Washington Examiner on Google FacebookTwitterEmailPrint “It’s sort of like a swan, where we’re kind of calm and serene above water — but we’re paddling like mad, going crazy underneath, trying to look smooth.” — First lady Michelle Obama’s analogy on planning and hosting a state dinner TagsTara Palmeri Related Content News Doug Burgum suggests America 250 celebration will help citizens ‘understand our shared values’ World Trump rings in the new year with Netanyahu News Hundreds injured, dozens feared dead after fire at Swiss ski resort New Year’s Eve celebration House Democrat mocks Comer Minnesota fraud hearings White House 2026 is a pivotal year for Trump’s second term