Recent Activities

Just received a signed copy of John McCain's book "Faith of my Fathers." It's a great read and I recommend that every American, independent, republican, and democrat should read it much like every American should read Barack's book "The Audacity of Hope" that I very much enjoyed. Casting a vote is a civic responsibility of every American and learning about a Presidential Candidate is essential before casting a vote.

Over the course of the primary season, I have come to despise the divisiveness, sensationalism, and utter disregard for the consequences of the fast and loose statements by the "talking heads" on channels like Fox News, CNN, ABC and MSNBC. Thanks to the internet, Americans have now become more independent minded and not as subjected to the hypnotic effects of the mainstream media. Eventually, the media moguls will lack any significant power over moving the masses by spinning and slanting the news to meet their own agendas.

Next week, I am off to London with Mikaeel. This will be my first trip with him without the whole kid and kaboodle. It is a sign that Zehra has faith in my abilities to independently manage Mikaeel or in Mikaeel's ability to independently manage himself. Regardless, it should be fun. On the Agenda:

1) London Eye
2) Madame Tussaudes
3) London Dungeon
4) Hamley's and Harrods
5) Westminister Abbey
6) Buckingham Palace
7) Tower of London

Not sure how we're going to squeeze all this in 4 days - but we'll try. The Museums will have to wait.

Mikaeel first lesson in Political Science: Get Inspired.

On Jan 9, 2008, I took Mikaeel, 9, on his first lesson in Civics - listen to Barack Obama and Patrick Deval speak. Mika took the day off from school, the only time that I would ever permit him to do so.

The speech by Obama was exquisite - he feels right for our times. It is Obama's inspiration that I want Mikaeel to feel and carry with him. Hopefully, Mikaeel will serve his country - The United States of America - well and will become a strong ambassador of the greatness that the people of this country embody.

Deval Patrick was gracious and humorous in talking to Mikaeel. He gave Mika a one-in-a-lifetime, get out of school pass given the historical nature of this election. Obama was gracious enough to autograph his book: The Audacity of Hope.

Barack Obama - Our best hope for getting back on track

This evening, Barack visited Boston and I got a chance to listen to him up close. The man is genuine, pleasant, stately, smart and driven by a strong sense of purpose to change the way things are in America and bring it back to its respected and revered status in the world. I wish him the best of luck in the primaries.



The event for Barack was organized at Fenway park. Here's a picture of the Red Sox world cup winning trophy