…As you think of things to do, perhaps you can provide some guidance to Ahmed al-Sharaa on how to help those devastated by the atrocities of the Assad regime. The CSM suggests that step 1 in the healing process is for the difficult truth to be told. …

…,Most of the news stories about you today are reflections on your presidency or what you are trying to do before you leave office. (in) “Joe Biden’s Lonely Battle to Sell his Vision of American Democracy,” ….the only new info was about the AG. Do you really regret having appointed Merrick Garland?…

…Did you see the WP piece explaining that 2.8 million federal student loan borrowers aged 62 & older have a total of $121.5 billion in debt? How is the 63-year-old who owes $230,000 from putting her kids through college ever going to pay that off?…

…Designate Sáttítla & its environs as a National Monument…According to Brandi McDaniels, a member of the Pit River Tribe, “it glistens & twinkles – deep black, but shiny like diamonds.”

…Thanks for signing the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act along with 49 other bills. I’m sure that Paris Hilton is rejoicing, knowing that the Troubled Teen Industry will be scrutinized…..

… Speaking of preparing oneself for whatever is next, the migrants who have Temporary Protective Status are doing just that. As I hope you are aware, a group of them is on a hunger strike & …Please heed their request to extend their TPS status so they can have some food, go home & celebrate Christmas with their families.

… So, on this day 69 years ago, my parents got married in Montclair, NJ & 248 years ago, Thomas Paine (TP) published his pamphlet, “The Crisis.” It’s opening lines stand the test of time. “THESE are the times that try men's souls….

… How do you feel about signing off on the budget? Did you see Rep Joyce Beatty talking to MSNBC about the Democratic strategy & how it was “a big victory for us.?”…

…Rejon Taylor, who has been transformed by his work as an artist & is an inspiration for the redemption in creativity. He says, “art allows me to dance in the midst of this distress.” Please give him the peace of mind knowing that he won’t die at the hands of the state…

…   I hope your visit to National Children’s Hospital brings some comfort to the families there. Is Jill going to read Twas the Night before Christmas again, or has she found a different book?… May I suggest, Winter Solstice Wish, that combines scientific concepts with the intangible longing for connection & togetherness that people all over the world reach for on the shortest day?

…Today’s resonance reached a peak when I found Lorelei Chang (LC) who has a gig, dancEnlight … I found her when googling “Hexagram 9” & found ‘The Taming Power of the Small’ Walking the Qi Path, Inch by Inch.” …

…Speaking of CHANGE, I continue to be fascinated by the I Ching. I learned that it describes 64 hexagrams that can be used for divination. The 1st three evoke my latest perspective on dealing with life’s complexity – creativity, receptivity & difficulty. …

…I am excited that you are going to be designating Francis Perkins’ homestead a National Monument! … What I love about her story is that she had so much influence even though she lived an alternative lifestyle…

…Given that we have no full knowledge of ourselves and our surroundings due to the constant changes in the world, how do we conduct our life meaningfully and responsibly?” …