she's back

Hala returned to Your World Today last week in time for my birthday. Sometimes symmetry, in the realm of pseudo-reality, just makes kick-ass sense that way.

I can't give an accurate number regarding the length of time Hala was in Iraq, but you've got to admit, the woman looks good upon returning to Atlanta. And as I write this, Hala's on (with Jim) and they seem to be having a good time (how can they not, with a shift that includes a report on the lack of use of garlic in some places in Italy). Thank heavens, because Hala worship is a little difficult to do when she's in her Talking Head mode.

I just wish the snarky side of Miss Gorani would make a comeback, because she's tons funnier that way. But, alas, I (with I guess the rest of my fellow Hala-philes) would take whatever dose of Hala I can get.

Did you see her yesterday sharing a laugh with Jim about bottled water? ah, laughter. not the giggle-and-grin thing she usually does, but honest-to-goodness laughter. to something Jim said. It blows the mind because now I'm just being an ass.
It was nice to see her laugh. Can't accuse her of just being a talking head when she shows humanity.


So the question goes, will she even make an appearance in the upcoming episode of Inside the Middle East?