Dear President Trump, In church this morning our pastors made a concerted effort to remind us to look for joy even when, or especially when, we are feeling overwhelmed with grief and strife. The service was well done, the examples provided were solid, and the music and messages were uplifting but it was kind of … Continue reading “Even when we’re tired”
Racism
The only thing you can think to build is your damn wall
Dear President Trump, Is it feeling surreal to you to be seeing reports of named Republicans and people close to you being quoted expressing concern over your fitness for office? It's way beyond Corker and Flake at this point and it feels so much scarier now that it isn't just Democrats and liberals calling you … Continue reading The only thing you can think to build is your damn wall
More hazards for Hazard, Ky
Dear President Trump, For the first time I read up on both Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day (silver linings related to your presidency pop up all over the place, don't they!). I was surprised to learn that Columbus Day was started by immigrants from Italy who thought it would help their standing to point … Continue reading More hazards for Hazard, Ky
What if he was trying to make it impossible to ignore gun control?
Dear President Trump, The Las Vegas massacre is predictably slipping down the pages of the NYT and the WP. There are still bits of coverage and some editorials but the big splash seems to be over and we've moved on to your ham-fisted handling of the NAFTA negotiations and the Iran nuclear deal. Par for … Continue reading What if he was trying to make it impossible to ignore gun control?
“Every dream you ever dreamed”
Dear President Trump, The WP had a story this morning about your campaign promise that electing you president would lead to "every dream you ever dreamed for your country (coming) true." I had to reread the sentence several times and then googled it because I couldn't believe even you would say that, but sure enough, … Continue reading “Every dream you ever dreamed”
I hope it’s more politically expedient for you to do the right thing
Dear President Trump, When you decided to waive the Jones Act for Puerto Rico, you actually did something that made it into the very-good-news column and I am so pleased. I know it is just a temporary reprieve for them and the FEMA response is still woefully inadequate, but at least it's a move in … Continue reading I hope it’s more politically expedient for you to do the right thing
Political correctness is a matter of life and death
Dear President Trump, I've been leaving out a crucial part of Julius Goat's justice frame, which is that in addition to each of us being unique, irreplaceable works of art of unsurpassable worth we also have intrinsic worth. I think I included it when I shared it in the original quote but after that I … Continue reading Political correctness is a matter of life and death
Take a knee
Dear President Trump, I was very happy to see Eric Reid's Op Ed in the NYT this morning explaining how thoughtful he and Colin Kaepernick were in their decision to take Mr. Kaepernick's protest during the playing of the national anthem in a more visible direction. He described how they felt kneeling during the song … Continue reading Take a knee
You are not going to get a pass on Russia
Dear President Trump, Other people think I'm giving you too much credit when I suggest you purposely stir up controversy to distract us, but I still think it's a reasonable hypothesis. We were just seeing a series of headlines about Mr. Mueller's intensifying investigation into whether your campaign colluded with Russia to sway (fix?) the … Continue reading You are not going to get a pass on Russia
Healthy doses of doubt
Dear President Trump, Nothing in particular has gone wrong, but most of the day I've felt on the verge of tears. I'm guessing you don't have these sorts of days, but who knows? Maybe when you are alone or just spending time with Melania you can let your guard down and let yourself feel unsure … Continue reading Healthy doses of doubt
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