…Speaking of which, Bibi did that when he killed Ismail Haniyeh (IH), Hamas’ chief negotiator. Many considered IH to be pragmatic & relatively moderate. Murdering him on Iranian land just makes matters worse. CBS’, Debora Patta, reports that Palestinians believe this assassination kills all hope of a hostage deal & hopes of peace….

… Regarding your proposals, I am fully on board with the idea of reforming the Supreme Court, but have some questions….

Food for thought is the best kind of nutrition! … I eat newspapers for breakfast to keep my neurons firing & my heart pumping as I encounter intriguing fun facts & useful information which fuel me for the rest of my day.

…How’s Camp David? How about a forest bath? It’s the ideal balm for the fatigue you must be experiencing after your momentous decision….

How was your meeting with Bibi yesterday? You, two, looked amicable in the photos I saw, so I assume you didn’t make him too angry with your suggestions about terminating his assault on Gaza…

…. I don’t like the term “lame duck” but can’t come up with something else right now. Please ask your team to find a phrase that is more flattering…

…Thanks for endorsing KDH. I am excited about her potential candidacy & “am with her” as are many of my FB friends are….

…my senses are jolted by the artificial atmosphere here at LAS, where I sit waiting for my flight back to SMF….The sounds coming from all the mouths, speakers & slot machines overwhelm my auditory canal & the blinking lights from the gaming lounge compete with the florescent bulbs to make my pupils dilate…

… My daughter tied the knot with her soulmate today. It was a wonderful occasion & made me grateful that we have our National Park system. Menu Falls at Zion NP It was the perfect venue…

… As I wondered about federal investments in this place, I noticed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided $27.8 million to install runway drains & improve the pavement of a holding pad here at LAS I hope it’s a good investment…

… Did you see the NYT piece about poets leading combatants in the rebel armies of Burma? … The article highlights poet Maung Saungkha who has trained over 1000 kids to “learn how not to die.”

… I was just reading about Truman’s 1948 election because you alluded to it in your remarks to the NAACP yesterday when you used that wonderful quote from 33 about never giving anyone hell, just telling the truth so they thought it was hell….

…Do you feel secure? Are you preoccupied that you might get shot? Do you still have confidence in the Secret Service? Are you going to bat for Director Kimberly Cheatle?…

… I hope your trip to Las Vegas goes well….

… It’s too bad that the kid who did this probably felt so lonely! We can assume he was like the other young men who arm themselves & go on a shooting spree as a last act of desperation to get attention….