… a Budgie was hopping around outside my front door. Even though I was in a hurry to do something, I stopped, sat down & communed with it for a while & even got it to eat out of my hand. …

…I encourage you to speak with him about his coaching techniques because your team could use some help. Kristi Noem (KM), in particular, requires attention. …

…Malcom X (MX) would turn 100 today if he had survived. I like imagining a world where that could happen….

…the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Mandalay, Father Peter Kyi Maung, has requested help with his buildings….

…When I asked for a scene of the Sacto River, Tower Bridge with geese & sea lions, they failed miserably. …

…What did you think of the Abrahamic Family House (AFH)? I am impressed that the UAE erected a sacred space where Jews, Christians & Muslims could convene…

…Rather than debate, we found common ground in hoping for change & in that vein, I invited her to give me the lowdown on Paul. …

…When it matured to a full arch, I grabbed the dog & my phone to chase the perfect photo. I ended up on a brisk walk through the neighborhood seeking the ideal vantage point & of course, as I did so the rainbow began to fade….

…Finally, please be kind to the Quakers who are marching from Flushing to DC to remind America about the Flushing Remonstrance of 1657, when the Dutch settlers used these words to persuade Director-General Pieter Stuyvesant not to exclude Quakers, AKA “seducers of the people”:…

…Please discuss with the World Bank guy, Ajay Banga, how to get your buddy, NBM to abide by the Indus Water Treaty….

… Isn’t it exciting that we have an American pope from Chicago? I love the fact that he speaks five languages & has taken a vow of poverty. …

…what kind of vibe did you get from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney? I saw a photo of you, two, smiling at each other. …

I’ll share some thoughts about your statement during your recent interview that, “"I don't think that a beautiful baby girl needs – that's 11 years old – needs to have 30 dolls. I think they can have three dolls or four dolls.”

… I need to get to Davis for my Quaker Meeting where I will sit in silence while holding you in the Light….

Happy World Press Freedom Day!