…I was reassured to read in today’s NYT that some folks in Israel & Gaza continue to believe in peace, despite “paroxysms of outrage by the cacophony of social media.”…
10/21/2023
…How did things go with EU folks, Charles & Ursula (UvdL), at the WH yesterday? Unfortunately, your meeting didn’t get much press. I was happy to hear you talking about “standing together.”…
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….
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….
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….
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.”….
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?….
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.”…
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….
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….
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….
10/11/2023
…Please remind Bibi not to use U.S. weapons against civilians or in civilian areas….
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….
