Michelle Says Go High and I Say Good-bye and Oprah Get Out of the Way

I watched First Lady Michelle Obama's final interview from the White House conducted by the effervescent Oprah Winfrey.  First, Michelle is the finest First Lady our nation has ever had in the White House.  The reasons are crystal clear here: her initiatives v. obesity, support of our troops & their families, healthy eating & gardening, your role as a family matriach, and being the bearer of grace & good cheer.  Michelle has always been eloquent, outspoken, inspiring & inviting.  Her lovely & genuine smile served as a beacon of hope & camaraderie.  Never before has a First Lady been as inclusive, accessible & embracing (metaphorically as well as literally) especially to our young people.  Michelle was there with open arms (fab arms) to welcome dignitaries, all ethnicities, families and children.  When Pres Obama made his surprise (staged) stop - he did cover all Michelle's power points.  Hitting home the message of hope for our next generation.  And, I believe this is true.  I also believe Michelle's message of what we say & what we do matters.  This was a trope that served our troops, our country and one that should reverberate long after the Obama family closes the gate on the White House lawn.  "They go high, we go low."  This slogan, despite what the omnipotent Oprah thinks is not one I favor. (Oprah needs to know when to take a backseat.)  This High Lo motto has a condescending tone.  Actions are better served than a haughty catchphrase.  Again, Michelle gets high marks for being a woman of positive action, an admirable role model for young women & young men.  I also love the love we saw in the White House between the Pres & his First Lady (his best decision ever) and their daughters.  We've watched 2 young girls grow into sophisticated, young ladies in front of our eyes.  They have remained steadfast to each other and their parents.  I got a kick out of their eye rolling with the turkey pardoning.  (It is a goofy tradition that has grown tired.)  Ms Winfrey, you are a woman who has earned high esteem.  You were on top form with your intelligent questions but your enthusiasm needed some checking at the door.  Save your glamping for off camera.  (Does anyone think this is going to take place under the camera's len?)  Dear Mrs Obama, thank you for being an example of true partnership, open mindedness, for giving us hope, showing us dignity & bringing fun & humor with your office & to our nation.   First Lady Michelle Obama doesn't need a Camelot tagline - she just did a lot.  Words matter, action matter - thank you.  Michelle, I miss you already!