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- Sole Food
By Rebecca Wolsk
Posted 4/3/09Michelle Obama shared this sensible advice just before breaking ground on the White House's kitchen garden: "You can begin in your own cupboard by eliminating processed food, trying to cook a meal a little more often, trying to incorporate more fruits and vegetables." But, how do we implement the First Lady's call to action? As a foodie and a mom, I have come up with some strategies to prepare healthy food for my family without breaking the bank or too much of a sweat… Here they are...
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COMMENTS (0) - Bo, The Puppy-Elect
By Katherine Reynolds Lewis
Posted 4/3/09My middle daughter has been asking for a puppy pretty much since she learned to speak. So when I heard that Barack Obama had promised to get a dog for his girls if he became U.S. president, I could relate...
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COMMENTS (0) - Is Michelle Obama Superwoman or Just Another Girlfriend?
By Katherine Reynolds Lewis
Posted 3/19/09When I talk to people about Michelle Obama, which I do often, they inevitably respond positively. She's gorgeous, strong, brilliant, accomplished, an inspiration, they say. They talk about how her life story exemplifies the American dream. A girl from a working class, African American neigh- borhood graduates from Princeton University and Harvard Law School, lands a big-shot law firm job and then decides to work for nonprofit and educational institutions. She marries a rising political star and gives birth to two beautiful little girls. When she becomes First Lady of the United States of America and dances with President Barack Obama in an elegant gown, the princess storyline seems complete.
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COMMENTS (0) - An Interview With Hair Rules Founder Anthony Dickey
By Drew Dixon Williams
Posted 3/19/09A few days before the Inauguration, I was at the hair salon sitting in the chair of my dear friend, Anthony Dickey, hairdresser to stars like Sarah Jessica Parker, Kelis, Estelle and Minnie Driver. The salon was buzzing about the upcoming Inauguration, and soon, Dickey and I were chatting about his experiences doing Michelle Obama's hair. Our conversation was so compelling that I began to take notes in order to share his insights with you. Here is how our conversation went...
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COMMENTS (0) - Welcome
By Drew Dixon Williams
Posted 1/20/09Welcome to the Second Ladies website! I have written this introductory note to tell you a little bit about who I am and how Second Ladies came to be. Renaissance, the name by which the Secret Service refers to Michelle Obama strikes me as a good place to start.
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