Sorry to miss our letter yesterday. I was busy buying 40 donuts for Mr G’s 31st Bday. When I presented them to him, he asked his 5th graders if he should eat them all himself…. His pedagogical magic is to create an atmosphere of joy & camaraderie which he had already accomplished after just one week of school….

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…It’s too bad that you had to cut your vacation short for the signing. I saw a photo of you riding your bike on the beach & read that you encouraged your entourage of reporters to put their bathing suits on….Too bad you didn’t have more time for the restoration of contemplation….

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…Have you called PM Modi (NDM) to wish India a happy 75th bday? According to Aljazeera, even though NDM put on quite a marketing campaign, they don’t have much to celebrate. …. Perhaps it’s best to keep the call short….

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…I had my own magical moment at my mailbox yesterday when I spied an envelope from THE WHITE HOUSE … it made me feel special to read, “hearing from passionate individuals like you inspires me every day.” …

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…How is your vacation going? Did you stash your cell phone & eschew the news as mental health experts recommend? That’s a bit much to ask of the POTUS, but it might be the best thing you can do to restore your equilibrium.

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…While you are enjoying the beach on Kiawah Island, please take a minute to weigh in on the development of Capt. Sam’s Spit. As you may know it is one of the few remaining pristine spots in the vicinity & is more vulnerable than the rest of the area to erosion….

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…How can it be that you have no mentions in the NYT while you have 8 in the WP including 1 that says you are on a “hot streak”? What do you think of the new “Dark Brandon” memes?…

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Today the US embassy in Rangoon is warning of “anti-military movements and increased attacks around the city, due to it being the 34th anniversary of the August 8, 1988, pro-democracy protest movement.” 8888, as it is known to the locals, started as a student protest & grew into a nationwide protest against military rule. ..Brave activists are out in the streets today. Some peacefully, others not. …

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…Have you been listening to the vote-a-rama going on in the Senate right now as the GOP proposes amendments to the Inflation Reduction Act? How long can they keep it up?…

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…According to folks who have been to Burma, people there are quite cheerful. I’m sure they are having difficulties maintaining it, so please continue to support Sec. Blinken in his efforts to get the ASEAN leaders to pressure the junta to restore democracy….

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…Along those lines, I suggest that you start publicizing meatless Fridays at the WH. It would be in keeping with your Catholic upbringing with a 2022 flair. Your chefs could make a big deal about farm to fork…

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…I see that you are spending some time promoting the Inflation Reduction Act to business & labor leaders. Have you talked to KLS about it? Do you know what it will take to get her on board?…

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We were debriefing our experiences spending time with our mom. We feel lucky to have her … at age 88, she can take care of herself, does not take any medications & has more energy than most of us. For that we are grateful!…

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…Why are you so proud of the killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri? Even though he may have been Osama bin Laden’s deputy & involved in planning 9/11, I do not believe that killing ever solves anything….

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