… 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. …

…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….