baba='like jelly' fan? the only time that my father feels better is when he watches comedy i think i got that from him and he got that from his father, my gido (grampa) aly today we were watching an egyptian program that's supposed to be like egypts own daily show, they make fun of the news and baba giggled. and not about anything political. but the thing that made me really happy is that at the end of each program, the host features some young talents-- up and coming bands and comedians that never would've had the chance before (at least not in the same way) people my age :) and baba was genuinely pleased, he was listening to bands i heard in zamalek and comedians that work with K and he was genuinely happy and maybe even relaxed this is one of those rare days. my father wasn't stressed. and he has lots of ptsd to get through so this is a momentous day for the family. i think watching all those young people living gives him hope not so much the political jokes and not so much presidential decrees, but men and women my age smiling and alive |