Letters to the POTUS

Oct 20

Oct 20 10/20/2023

…an image from my childhood of Fred Flintstone with a little Fred on each shoulder, one with horns & the other with wings keeps coming to mind. I worry that Bibi is that little horned character on your shoulder whispering in your ear, begging for weapons….

Oct 19

Oct 19 10/19/2023

…Today I find myself embracing Octavia Butler’s, Earthseed, explained in this set of verses: THE ONLY LASTING TRUTH IS CHANGE. GOD IS CHANGE….

Oct 18

Oct 18 10/18/2023

…I regret that your other meeting was canceled & that throughout the Arab world there’s “mounting public revulsion at the spiraling Palestinian death toll” because of the 500 people killed in the bombing of the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza….

Oct 17

Oct 17 10/17/2023

…When you talk to Bibi, you can educate him about Jesus’ idea captured in Matthew 5, “[38] Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: [39] But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”….

Oct 16

Oct 16 10/16/2023

…I assume the IDF will shoot anyone with a gun, but how about a 15-year-old in an abaya? Will they be disciplined enough to wait to see what that person does when they are told to put their hands up?….

Oct 15

Oct 15 10/15/2023

…Danielle Allen’s piece in the WP today elaborated on the notion of “enlightenment.” She didn’t call it that, but she did discuss the importance of “turning toward the light.”…

Oct 14

Oct 14 10/14/2023

I was sorry to see that your stumble in Philly yesterday made the headlines at Fox & the Daily Mail. I thought you handled it quite gracefully….

Oct 13

Oct 13 10/13/2023

…what do you think of the idea proposed in the CSM that “a centrist coalition from both parties (in the House) could come together to elect a consensus candidate.” Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick from PA-1 could be the guy….

Oct 12

Oct 12 10/12/2023

…I wish I had the magic words to calm the fears of our young folks. “This, too, shall pass” is not very reassuring, but is the best I can do….

Oct 11

Oct 11 10/11/2023

…Please remind Bibi not to use U.S. weapons against civilians or in civilian areas….

Oct 11

Oct 11 10/10/2023

…Please send condolences to the family of Hughes Van Ellis. You’ll remember that he was one of the remaining 3 survivors of the Tulsa Massacre who was hoping for some reparations….

Oct 9

Oct 9 10/9/2023

Perhaps some time forest bathing would help. You could take a walk in East Potomac Park. Admire the trees, the river. Listen to the bird song. Take some deep breathes. Remind yourself that life goes on & we are fortunate to be on the planet at this moment…

Oct 9

Oct 9 10/8/2023

…I am finding it hard to fathom how Hamas could pull off such a huge sneak attack. How could Bibi be asleep at the wheel?…

Oct 7

Oct 7 10/7/2023

Did you enjoy your visit with Germany Pres. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, yesterday? I did not know that Oct 6 was German-American Day….

Oct 7

Oct 7 10/6/2023

…I am not ready for another round of 45 so I hope the voters notice the good jobs report & these infrastructure investments….