12/18/2024

My Dear Friend & POTUS, JRB,

            As we both move toward retirement, let’s learn more about China & the I Ching. I know you have reservations about the Chinese &  having just found it a couple of days ago, I hesitate to advocate we dive in, but it so strongly resonates that I can’t resist.

            Today’s resonance reached a peak when I found Lorelei Chang (LC) who has a gig, dancEnlight which “strives to enrich the community, enlighten audiences of all ages, & inspire cultural development, locally & globally… (by) combining the Chinese ancient arts of Qigong, Calligraphy, Taijiquan.” I found her when googling “Hexagram 9” & found ‘The Taming Power of the Small’ Walking the Qi Path, Inch by Inch.”

            I was looking for inspiration for how best to offer my sympathies as you navigate the anniversary of the deaths of Neilia & Naomi. As you well know, grief never leaves us. Your frequent observations about “the unrelenting pain of that black hole in your heart” reminds us that you live with your sorrow every day, yet you keep moving forward. Thanks for modeling that attitude for all of us.

            What’s up with the drones? Well, we know they are up, but we don’t know what they are up to. Many are UP in arms! Some want to shoot them down. Did you enjoy my fun with words there?

            Seriously, how about having a press conference with Major General Ryder, who is quoted in the CSM as cautioning about the balancing act of responding to the UFOs people see in the sky. He noted “many case sightings” are actually of crewed aircraft. “How do we make sure that we’re responsibly protecting our assets while at the same time not assuming every single aircraft is going to be a threat?”

            As we keep an eye on things & consider small steps, please keep Burma on your radar screen.

            BYBS,