…The Thais cleaned up their act & the EU is buying their shrimp again & I can procure some for my community dinner tomorrow….

…Folks like South Korean President Lee Jae Myung feel that they have to flatter you….

…“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? …