…“The renowned Gokteik bridge was bombed on Sunday, with the ruling military junta & rebel forces blaming each other for its destruction.” …

… Yesterday was a strange day! I was surprised to see that the “televised announcement” you made was about the location of the World Cup draw…

…What is the announcement you will be making at noon?…

… Have you heard of Mario Guevara, the journalist ICE is detaining for live streaming their activities? Is that a crime? …

…when 19-year-old Mya Thwe Thwe Khaing was caught in machine gun fire during a an anti-coup protest. According to Wikipedia, the violent use of force in her shooting sparked national outrage, with celebrities criticizing her treatment. …

… Thank you for making peace a priority & spending your day, yesterday, hosting the Euro squad. …

… “No room for hate!” Perhaps that’s how you should start your meeting with VOZ & his crew of European leaders today. …

…How are you feeling about your conversation with VVP in AK yesterday? …Folks are queasy about your “outward friendliness” & worry you are not pressing hard enough for Ukraine’s interests….

…It’s too bad you won’t be able to spend a few days exploring Alaska after your meeting with VVP. Basking in the beauty of Mt Denali would restore your equilibrium…

… The whole thing requires multi-tasking and we both know how that diminishes with age. The remedy is to slow down, pause as needed to monitor the situation and breath. Being in a rush leads to mishaps. …

… SoW, today’s IWDY headline is “Security Beyond Borders: China’s Private Armies.” It includes info about how private security companies “provide Beijing with a mechanism to defend its investments without the reputational costs of overt military projection.” …

…  Myanmar’s lawless mining blamed for dangerous pollution in Mekong River further supports my cautions to you about the rare earth minerals being mined in Shan State. …

… Is gold in your portfolio? If so, what percent of your assets do you keep in AU & where do you keep it? …

… I have always been wary of wearables! Ever since I saw Dick Tracy talking to his watch on TV….

… Speaking of overseas travel, have you ever tried a carbon calculator to see how much CO2 emission you are responsible for? …