1st Lady Michelle Obama was spied dining at Sensi at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas the other night.
A day or so earlier, Mrs. Obama was a hop-and-a-skip down the highway at Red Rock, promoting outdoor health regimens to curb obesity in children.
Michelle Obama was greeted by Senator Reid who was on hand to participate in the high-profile event.
Although Michelle Obama’s appearance was categorized as an "Official" event (God forbid anyone should get the idea the 1st lady was there to support - or endorse - the Senator on a campaign trail).
Mrs. Obama exhibited good manners when she chose to lift up Reid by the bootstraps.
Mrs. Obama made a point of noting that Senator Reid was a key member of her husband’s “team” and vital to the Democratic party agenda.
“He’s been a tremendous asset - not just to my husband - but to the country and to all the kids,” she crowed.
There were about 100 parents, teachers, and government workers in attendance.
That afternoon at Red Rock, Senator Reid touted the new health care law and touched lightly on its preventive measures.
“We must do something to stop and prevent disease before it starts.”
“Prevention hasn’t got the attention it deserves,” the Senator continued, “but is the key to bringing down health care costs.”
At this juncture, the rag-tag event in the exotic desert, became a sort-of mutual admiration society right before everyone’s eyes.
“The 1st lady’s program to fight child obesity is a good example and the message she’s trying to send is for Americans to get more exercise and eat better,” Reid added.
On the press junket to Red Rock, Michelle Obama launched her program “Let’s Move! outside” which focuses on getting children to facilitate recreational parks and areas more.
On Michelle’s cue, the 18 children strong, were invited to participate in a routine of stretching exercises (to get limber?) - at which point at the 1st Lady’s direction - the rambuctious kids scrambled up a rock.
Michelle, clearly not in the appropriate attire for strenuous physical activity, stayed below to assist Senator Reid lift up children, when needed.
Although one child surprised Mrs. Obama when she squealed that she didn’t need help, at least there weren’t any unexpected questions from wise young ones (at the behest of their parents?) about controversial issues such as illegals, deportation, the need to hide behind rocks, and the like.
I suppose this group was thoroughly screened and prepped since the event went off without a hitch for the most part.
Next time out, I anticipate that Mrs. Obama will be less fashion-conscious (she has been on my Best-dressed woman's list, after all) - and more fitness-oriented in her approach in the future - to avoid potentially embarrassing wardrobe snafus brought on by a slight physical trip-up or a gust of desert wind blowing in off the Mojave unexpectedly.
Julian Ayrs 2nd Annual Best-Dressed (& Worst-dressed) Women's List
Post: 12/31/09
http://www.zimbio.com/The+New+York+Times/articles/DD1qmlRBCUo/Julian+Ayrs+2nd+Annual+Worst+Best+Dressed
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