Thursday, June 4, 2009

Obama Speaks to Mulsim World

Brad and I had the opportunity to watch President Obama's speech, addressed to the Mulsim world, at the U.S. Ambassador's residence.  We were in the company of Diplomats and Ambassadors from all around the region.  It was amazing to watch and listen to our President speak so confidently and sincerely about his desires to focus more on what we have in common than on our differences.  
It is a great lesson I've gained from this experience of living in Abu Dhabi.  All of human-kind is really more alike than they are different.  The speech was very well received.  Many Diplomats spoke following the broadcast of the importance to get behind President Obama.  To trust him and to take this opportunity they have waited so long for to create a healthy relationship of trust among strong religious countries and individuals.
If you didn't hear the speech, it's worth listening.  

Lunch at Gunita's

Gunita cooked a scrumptious lunch, an Indian smorgasbord!
Her smashing outfit inspired all of us to take a "field trip" the following day to purchase beautiful embroidered cloth and take it to a tailor so we can all look a little more
  "Gunita". 
(Which is now an adjective as much as it is a name of a dear friend.)
Molly puts it best when describing Gunita as "Divine".
Thanks for the lunch, for sharing your culture and beauty and especially for your friendship.
I am going to miss ALL OF YOU
(Gunita, Becky, Yoca, Moi, Molly and Margo)
SO MUCH OF ME
IS MADE OF WHAT I LEARNED FROM YOU
YOU'LL BE WITH ME
LIKE A HANDPRINT ON MY HEART
AND NOW WHATEVER WAY OUR STORIES END
I KNOW YOU HAVE RE-WRITTEN MINE
BY BEING MY FRIEND...
(For Good - Broadway Musical Wicked)