…Speaking of AMM, I loved seeing the 2 of you being nice at the bridge event yesterday. As AMM said, it was a “miracle.” I liked your points that we should “drop our egos & focus on what is needed.”…
1/4/2023
… I am suspicious of Gen. Min Aung Hlaing. The latest photo of him shows him riding in a parade. He’s not in his usual military uniform, which makes me think he is trying to portray himself in a new light. I’m not sure who he thinks he is fooling….
1/1/2023
… Condolences to you on the passing of Pope Emeriti Benedict XVI (PEB16). I was surprised by Marc A. Thiessen’s critical statement that, “his abdication was a terrible, tragic mistake.”…
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12/31/2022
…I had a blast last night at the Capitol One Center (C1C). …Upon exiting the stadium we saw a purple laser shining through the clouds to show Sacto the team had been victorious. I am now a King’s fan.
12/30/2022
…Please give a shout out to the Burmese artists who have just opened an exhibit of their work in MN. Saw Kennedy, a Karen artist, who has settled in Peru, IN, curated the show….
12/29/2022
…I am so sorry to hear that my favorite airline, Southwest, is in such disarray! I have always been so impressed with their cheerful corporate culture. Clearly, their management was not prioritizing its computer system….
12/28/2022
…gross national product doesn’t include the beauty of our poetry or the strength of our marriages, the intelligence of our public debate or the integrity of our public officials….
12/27/2022
…I have already spent enough time reading Dave Barry’s “2022 in Review” which was funny, but longer than necessary. FYI “Biden” appears 13 times while the former POTUS’ name appears 16 times….
12/24/2022
…Thanks for your lovely Christmas address. I especially appreciated the idea of finding the stillness at the heart of Christmas & will do my best to spread kindness as you suggested.
The puppies are crying so I only have a couple of minutes to share my thoughts with you….
12/23/2022
“No joke!” You got that right! Elliott, the bomb cyclone that is threatening half of the country is “no joke.” According to weather.com it’s “hammering” the Midwest right now….
12/22/2022
…How was your visit with Volodynyr Zelensky? Did he give you some pointers on how to work the media? Did you notice his magnificent publicity moves yesterday? His best was his wardrobe choice – battle fatigues rather than the conventional suit & tie…
12/21/2022
…I was intrigued to learn that menorahs are put in windows so everyone will know that the holiday is being observed. According to NPR reporter, Deena Prichep, “There is a phrase in the Talmud - pirsumei nisa - that tells Jews to publicize the miracle…
12/19/2022
…I hope that when you meet with Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso (GASLM) you remind him of the importance of respecting Leonidas Iza Salazar, President of the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE) who was detained in June because his peeps were protesting….