Dear President Trump, Today is Laura's birthday and I so wish there would be a pleasant political surprise to make the day even more memorable for her. It's early yet so we'll see. Miracles do happen sometimes. This morning I saw a small hand-made sign that reads "Prayer Changes Things" on someone's front stoop. I've … Continue reading “Prayer Changes Things”
Love and Compassion
She stayed
Dear President Trump, When I wrote yesterday about the lethal attack by Jeremy Christian in Portland, I was primarily focused on my sense that his actions were fueled by the permission you've given white supremacists. This needs to be called out as the sneaky "who me?" bullying it truly is. Fortunately though, Christian and those … Continue reading She stayed
Enough / not enough
Dear President Trump, This morning the dogs and I walked up the arterial in front of our house and I noticed a tiny garden with maybe three bean plants and a couple of tomato plants, none taller than 6 inches. The soil is more dusty gray than brown. The plot is shaded by a house … Continue reading Enough / not enough
I want to see myself and my child in people I don’t know
Dear President Trump, You certainly haven't earned the "Dear" but civility is important so the standard, respectful word is back in the salutation for now. The suicide bombing in Manchester is understandably all over the news. It was a horrific attack on innocents. In trauma therapy there is often a pull for people to stack … Continue reading I want to see myself and my child in people I don’t know
LKM for strangers = little periscopes
Dear President Trump, Does it really feel to you like the appointment of a special counsel is a witch hunt or is this more bluster to try and ensure your base stays in your corner? There may be multi-verses where alternate streams of reality play out (maybe, who knows?), but I bet in precious few … Continue reading LKM for strangers = little periscopes
Stupid or traitorous? Both.
Dear President Trump, I didn't mention this when talking about the salutations of these letters to you, but I am also careful never to address you as "Mr. President." That would connote a level of legitimacy I don't believe you have. You do not fully embody the presidency in such a way as to merit … Continue reading Stupid or traitorous? Both.
Making Melania breakfast on Mother’s Day and other tales
Dear President Trump, It's Mother's Day here in the US. You might have missed the memo. I'm not sure but since you were golfing today, almost certainly without Melania, it seems as though you either didn't know or didn't care. But maybe I'm not giving you enough credit. Maybe you and Barron made her her … Continue reading Making Melania breakfast on Mother’s Day and other tales
Just a blessing
Dear President Trump, It's been an exceedingly long and emotional day so I am simply sending you a blessing: May you be safe and free from harm. May you be happy and content. May you be healthy and strong. May your life unfold and intersect peacefully. May your conscience be soothed and freed by truth … Continue reading Just a blessing
Fairness fairy dust is in short supply
Good Morning President Trump, I hope you slept well. Even though I'm sure there were no fairness fairies sprinkling your head last night with magic equality and compassion dust, perhaps a good night's sleep will have made you more disposed toward the greater good. The image of pesky little fairies dispensing positivity dust on you … Continue reading Fairness fairy dust is in short supply
If possums are sentient beings….
Dear President Trump, Off and on all day I've been gingerly checking in with myself as to whether I am writing to you every day in good faith. I started out with the intention of sending you loving-kindness blessings so I could soften towards you and not become embittered and hateful. If I'm honest with … Continue reading If possums are sentient beings….
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