So, I just got back from the National Art Gallery in Ottawa. Belinda Stronach partnered with ONE (the organization founded by Bono from U2) to bring the United Nations MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS #4, 5; Child Health and Maternal Health issues to the surface in Ottawa. We saw about 17 minutes of Christy Turlington’s new documentary called “no women, no cry“.  So what do I have to say about it right….. well I can say a lot of good things such as; the intimacy that was expressed certainly wasn’t Hollywood, it was special. And Christy herself is just gracious in every sense of the word. She is a mother and a woman. She is welcoming and grounded. It was a pleasure meeting her and certanly discussing her future plans and how we can colaborate.

Now, maybe it’s because I have watch an insane amount of documentaries, but the most inspiring part of the evening was meeting a poitician- go figure ! Dr. Keith Martin, MP for Esquimalt is awesome! Not that I know where Esquimalt is but to be honest, I found more inspiration in the one conversation with this man than I found since I have been in Ottawa. And to be even more honest, he made me realize and remember how wonderful politics can be. It’s really a fantastic avenue for change if you have the energy and will power to stay true to yourself. To face the mud, wrestle in it and be able to go home- shower and head right back in the next day…. clean and ready to fight for what you believe  is right for the people you love.  Even Belinda had mentioned that politics was a tough environment, and I too can attest to that. So, what got me this excited again is Dr. Martin’s all-party conservation caucus.  Check it !