We've got the weird light that comes when there's a fire somewhere. It gives an orange hue to everything which would be beautiful if it didn't signify destruction. It also means we are breathing particles that will damage our lungs. It has become all too familiar this year so we don't talk about it. I find it ironic that this fire has consumed a town called, Paradise.
I'm so sorry that you let your demons out at your press conference yesterday. Various news outlets called it, "an ugly display", "a media circus" and "tumultuous." I have counseled you previously that calling people names is for the playground. You can do better and I hope you'll keep trying.
The closest I came to raucous yesterday was singing "Magic Penny" with the kids at First Day School while we counted our UNICEF donations. By the way, we were thrilled that we collected over $200, enough to buy two bikes to deliver medicines in rural Africa. Here in Davis, CA, we like bikes so we are psyched!
Where did you spend the night in Indiana last night? Did you go down to MIke Pence's hometown and spend the night in Columbus? My friend, Martha and I visited there a few weeks ago to see the cool modern architecture around town. You should take the time to tour the churches designed by Eliele and Eero Saarinen. Apparently, Cummins Inc. has taken a big hit with the China tariffs so you might not be welcome there.
You will recall that my great grandpa, Harry M. Trippe, was the Huntington District Commander in the Army Corps of Engineers, responsible for the locks and dams on the Ohio River. You should go take a look at the great work they're doing keeping the Ohio River navigable. Some of the dams need attention. Please make sure they get the $$ they need to fix them.
I hope you have fun in Florida today. According to the polls, Floridans are much more worried about health care than immigrants so best to stick to that topic tonight. Did you know that an algae bloom there is affecting the Senate election? Apparently, they are having a terrible Red Tide which is impacting the tourism industry. To top that, they are having a blue-green algae attack, too.
You are heading off to my birthplace today. I was surprised to see that you'll be speaking to the teens at the Future Farmers of America (FFA) National Conference. According to the IndyStar the FFA kids are excited about your visit. They're also excited about the Garth Brooks' concert.