Letters to the POTUS

Oct 30

Oct 30 10/30/2022

…Since you are not in the news today, I am reading about alternative energy projects. In a story about the construction of the largest solar farm in the world, the G notes that “over the past year, solar projects in OH, KY & NV have been delayed or sunk by irked local people…..

Oct 29

Oct 29 10/29/2022

…Are you buddies with NE Sen. Ben Sasse? …What do you think of his candidacy to be Pres. of U of FL? No surprise, it has incensed the faculty….

Oct 28

Oct 28 10/28/2022

Should we be worried about Elon Musk (ERM) & this Twitter deal? I had never paid any attention to the guy until this AM….

Oct 27

Oct 27 10/27/2022

… It was exciting to read about your visit with TikTok influencers this week. Isn’t it amazing that Nia Sioux has 8.3 followers? If she can educate her fans on the importance of voting in this election, it could make a real difference….

Oct 26

Oct 26 10/26/2022

I am mindful of the proverb, to err is human; to forgive, divine. Did you know that was penned by Alexander Pope, not Shakespeare?… Speaking of erring, this AM I read about a couple of yours….

Oct 25

Oct 25 10/25/2022

…It looked like you were enjoying shoveling dirt into the hole. …As you noted, it’s a great workout & it’s a wonderful way to take your mind off your troubles. You should dig more often, but you’ll want to get a more appropriate outfit….

Oct 24

Oct 24 10/24/2022

…The UK has eclipsed you again. This time it’s the new PM, Rishi Sunak (RS), who dominates the front page. Isn’t it fascinating that the first PM of color in England is conservative?…

Oct 22

Oct 22 10/22/2022

…Learning difficult things like violin & math support children in developing what SS called, “noble hearts.” The youth in our world will need noble hearts to face the challenges of climate change & the social upheaval that it is causing…

Oct 21

Oct 21 10/21/2022

…We each have the capacity to think for ourselves & no matter how hard others may try to dehumanize us, we can control our minds….I am reminding you of this today because I am reading about the young women in Iran who refuse to be cowed by attempts of the military to silence them….

Oct 20

Oct 20 10/20/2022

I’m afraid that Liz Truss’ resignation is dominating the news so your trip to PA is NOT on the front page. Nonetheless, I hope it goes well & that John Fetterman gets lots of campaign donations from the folks who join you at dinner tonight….

Oct 19

Oct 19 10/19/2022

…When I meditated with my BFF this AM, she read a piece from Thich Nhat Hanh about finding an island of peace within ourselves. The stories from Burma make it hard for me to find that place as they challenge my faith in the divine spark that I believe exists inside every person….

Oct 16

Oct 16 10/16/2022

…I am excited about a couple of women I just learned about who are serving our country admirably. Dr. Laurie Leshin was written up in the CSM & is working to end gender disparities at the Jet Propulsion Lab….

Oct 15

Oct 15 10/15/2022

…I encourage you to invite Ingjin San to the WH to learn how to spice things up. She mixes "fashion with passion" & used her collection of designs for fashion week to protest the junta’s atrocities in Burma….

Oct 14

Oct 14 10/14/2022

…The LA Times notes that your trip to the City of Angels involves a “tableau” crafted to convey an “image of unity.” Do you think you succeeded in bringing some healing after those racist remarks damaged the Oaxacan community?…

Oct 13

Oct 13 10/13/2022

…My favorite image is of a monk & nun facing a row of soldiers & the text reads “Please Drive Away the brutality mind from the hearts of Terrorist Soldiers.” It expresses my sentiment….