makes me think.

to keep it short and sweet, i didn't really like michelle obama. she just didn't strike the right chord with me.

that is - until i read this ny times article about her and something she said echoed my own thoughts.

“I hate diversity workshops,” she says. “Real change comes from having enough comfort to be really honest and say something very uncomfortable.”

now that is something i completely understand, especially from my time with p4p. you can't change or even think to change anything unless you confront the issues and feelings head-on and deal with them. plus i have to admire her career choices, going from a prestigious law firm to forming a training group called Public Allies (which i need to look up still) and now to her job at univ of chicago medical center as the vp of community affairs.

i guess i should give her husband a chance now... although i still disagree with him in regards to israel.