…I’m sure they didn’t know what to think when Rep. Maxine Waters asked them, “are you going to shoot me?” And then warned, “if you are going to shoot me, you better shoot straight.”…

… I felt better about your visit to Newark when I saw you hugging Kayla Harrison (KJH) after her victory in the octagon. While I’m not a fan of the UFC, I am now a fan of KJH! …

…I’m not surprised that, on occasion, you say regrettable things, like your quip to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz yesterday that D-Day was "not a great day" for Germany. Fortunately, it didn’t seem to faze him. …

It’s the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Will you be saying anything about it? I hope you will add on to Secretary Marco Rubio’s statement about “the bravery of the Chinese people who were killed as they tried to exercise their fundamental freedoms.” …

… The principles of democracy are deeply embedded in our nation. So much so that uprooting them will take generations. The displays in the museum at the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island celebrating immigration & freedom of movement convinced me that our messages will not be dismantled quickly. …

…has Rep. Bill Huizenga, (R – MI, 4) told you about the Burmese refugees in Battle Creek? They have set down roots & now have a community center with a high school, pre-school & library…

… How about sending him the groovy poster designed by skateboarder/artist Shepard Fairey (SF)? …

… I’m sure many in the stadium loved every word you said, but I suspect the 200 female cadets cringed when they heard the phrase, “trophy wives,” which reduces women to what they look like. …

… 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. …