… What’s up with COP 29? It’s fascinating that due to Russia’s veto power in the UN, a climate change event is happening in Baku where the world’s first oil fields were developed…

…Sorry to miss our letter yesterday. I had to get the 7:33 to be on time for my 9:00 walk with my dean. It was 20 minutes late. …

…   On a brighter note, congrats on Naomi’s announcement of her pregnancy. Your first great-grandchild will bring you some joy. …

… Let’s hope that yesterday’s marches inspire women to go to the polls & vote for their reproductive freedom….

…At the Washoe Dem Headquarters, we got our MiniVan app list with 58 “doors.” …

…   How was your visit with Pres. Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus on Wed? … Who knew that a tiny island could be such an important ally! …

… We were unpacking a chapter by Bettina Love (BL), called “Theory over Gimmicks: Find your North Star.” Her audience is teachers (Ts) rather than researchers. She argues that theory can help people to heal….

… I encourage you to invite my colleague, Marcela Cuellar to the WH to tell you how our universities need to change so that our Latin* students can flourish. She’s an expert on the topic….

… Have you heard of Ozcan Varol (OV), “rocket scientist” turned best-selling author? I encountered his writing when querying, “what changes people’s minds?”…

… Have you talked to Sarah McBride about her approach to dealing with haters? She’s got some magic in that department! As you know, she’s about to be elected as the 1st trans person in Congress & has been dealing with meanness for all of her adult life. …

…I loved seeing the photo of you being greeted by Miss Gila River Susanna Osife (SO) & Jr Miss Gila River at PHX. I love that SO uplifted Peggy Flannigan, the 1st Native Lt. Gov in the US when she introduced Deb Haaland….

…I hope your plane ride to AZ is smooth. I’m excited to learn more about the groundbreaking solar-over-canal project in the Gila River Community you’re visiting. …

…Better to spend time with folks like Slovenia PM Robert Golob, who says things like “with a little help of true friends, nothing is impossible.” I’m glad you got a chance to publicly thank him for his assistance in arranging that prisoner swap with VVP….

… What are your thoughts on home decoration? How much time should someone invest in choosing paint colors & worrying about flooring? …

… Did you know that George Washington was quite a dancer?…