… The people of Washougal & Camas, WA, were having a lot of dog fights, until they arrived at the idea of joining forces to pick up trash as a way of developing trust….

…Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury speculates in the EurAsian Times that “US Desperate for Military Base in Bangladesh; Conspires to Carve New State from B’Desh & Myanmar.” He suggests that we have joined with other Western nations in a plan to create a Christian state on Saint Martin Island….

…My house is extremely noisy this AM. Two Rotty/German Shepherd foster puppies & 1 terrier all barking at once about nothing. Well, it seems that way to me….

…Speaking of miracles, did you see the news from the Vatican that Pope Francis is naming ‘God’s Influencer,’ Carlo Acutis (CA), a saint? His life’s plan was to “always be close to Jesus.”…

Your hosting of President William Ruto (WR) of Kenya’s state visit to the WH, was it Ambassador Meg Whitman’s idea? I love her campaign “Why Africa, Why Kenya.”

…the inadequacy of the medical system in Burma has exacerbated the trauma of several heat waves this year. The most recent hit the Monywa township where 100 people died in 4 days….

…SPOW, what was up with the Congolese flag that a faculty member was holding up? He kept it up for so long, I’m sure his arms got tired. Was it about the frontline forest defenders who are trying to protect the area around Virunga National Park?…

…Did you notice any watermelon symbols in the crowd? Journalist David Love explains, “the symbolism lands quite differently for Black people in America & for Palestinians living under Israeli occupation…..

…  As you visit Atlanta, please send my condolences to Airman Roger Fortson's family, who laid their 23-year old son, to rest yesterday. His commander called him “a man of honor, a man of integrity, a man of courage.”…

…SPOW, thanks for hosting families of the plaintiffs of the integration court cases of the 1960’s. I look forward to hearing what you have to say at the National Museum of African American History & Culture today….

…When you meet with your Joint Chiefs & Combatant Commanders, please ask Admiral Samuel Paparo of the Indo-Pacific Command about the situation in Burma. I also encourage you to bring up my assertion that WINTA to the group. You might be surprised with their response….

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I made a new friend, yesterday. He’s 4. He was wary at first but warmed up when I pulled out the 60-year-old case of Matchbox cars I happened to have in my office….

Happy Mother’s Day! I appreciated your Proclamation this year, especially your comments about your mom, Catherine Eugenia Finnegan, & her lesson to you “that courage was the greatest virtue… (&) that everyone is equal & to lead lives defined by honor & integrity.”…

…Please be in communication with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen. He reached out to the junta in the hopes of meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi. They won’t let him.

…Sorry to miss our letter yesterday. Our dear friends from our SF days were here. They energized us & absorbed every ounce of our attention. Their visit was one of those magical moments, making the presence of a higher power palpable….