…the part of our flight or fight make-up that causes us to fear “strangers.” Jesus taught us we don’t have to do that. You could remind us of his lessons & encourage us to befriend folks who look different than we do….

… Given your commitment to ending war, imagine my surprise when I heard your employees stormed the US Institute of Peace & kicked out the staff. It seems they misunderstood your directions. …

… What do you think of the situation in South Korea right now? The huge crowd of grey hairs at a protest in Seoul on Sat got my attention. …

… Did you see the beautiful pictures of Burma published in today’s AP? They show young girls participating in the special rite of passage where Buddhist children become monks for a while. …

…in “‘Inch by inch’: Myanmar rebels close in on key military base in Chin State” the AJ reports that various Chin forces have come together to surround the city of Falam preventing the junta conscripts from fighting their way into the city….

Thanks for keeping your cool in your meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin yesterday.

…Please be nice to Taoiseach Micheál Martin (MM) today. The Irish Press says they “fear that MM might be walking into an ambush.” …

…Did Satya Nadella get into an argument with Jeff Bezos over who is going to have the next breakthrough in quantum computing?…

…I found that many are dangerous for our little ones because they come into the country under the de minimis exemption & are not subject to our safety regs. …

…please show some sympathy for the formerly enslaved scam center people stuck in Burma. According to AP, thousands of people are “being held either in army camps controlled by the Kayin Border Guard Force, or repurposed scam compounds, …

…Are you familiar with Ganesha? He’s the favorite Hindu God of my 4th grade Friend. He’s got an elephant head & a human body, & he eliminates obstacles….

… If you aren’t familiar with an IEP, it’s an individual education plan for students who are not thriving under typical schooling conditions. It’s possible that you needed one for your inability to sit still & follow directions. …

My new book, “Blessed are the Weird,” has arrived. The intro speaks to my condition. It says that the way to address this precarious moment in our world is through creativity…

…Speaking of international business, CC Wei seems like a sweet man! I’m surprised to see that his visit to the WH yesterday prompted controversy & confusion in Taiwan since the deal you announced for  Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) to build a fab in AZ has been in the works for over a year. …

… on this lovely morning my computer has failed me ….