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Why I do not envy Michelle Obama

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I rarely do articles related to a current unfolding event, but today I will break the rule because our ‘son’ is finally home. After years of waiting and hoping, our ‘son’ Obama has finally agreed to visit the land of his ancestors as a sitting US President. I will leave the security and logistical nightmare to the news pages; and concentrate on Michelle Obama and why I do not envy her status at all.

Even though majority of women might envy her because of the prestige and perks of being wife of the most powerful man on earth, there are some simple pleasure us women married to the hoi polloi enjoy that Michelle had to give up because of her status. Here goes:

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