… I understand that you signed us up for the Methane Pledge. That’s great. We’ve got some folks here at UCD who focus on that. A couple of guys look at the methane produced by burping cows. Ermias Kebreab has figured out how to add seaweed to the feed of dairy cows which mitigates their methane production…
… Are you having fun with the folks at the G20? I continue to be disappointed that only 2 of the 21 leaders in the family photo are women. When ADM is gone, Ursula von der Leyen may be the only one left….
…Have you packed for your trip to Rome yet? The venue for the conference should be interesting. Apparently, it’s a fascist showplace that Mussolini built for the 1942 World’s Fair that never happened. It is known for having “menacing overtones.” I’ll be curious to see if that’s the vibe you get….
…I spent my reading time seeing how the various media outlets covered your visit to East End Elementary…. The NYPost focused on how you made a boy’s tower topple & likened that to the collapse of your infrastructure project. Apparently, you took responsibility for the fall & no tears were shed….
…Some of the media outlets speculate that you are going to NJ to help Phil Murphy get re-elected as Gov. The NYT claims his success is contingent on the Dems showing up to the polls & the voters’ feelings about his mask mandates. Folks on the Jersey Shore have put up yard signs saying, “Free the Smiles.”…
…The crowd at MLK’s memorial should also be quite receptive. It looks like you will have a beautiful day to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the opening of the memorial. I’m grateful that the Foundation raised the funds to build it & continues to advance MLK’s message of democracy,..
