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
Common Ground
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
Presidential or Preening?
Dear President Trump, I wish I could feel something other than dread and anticipatory embarrassment (a feeling I didn't even know was possible until today) about your first trip abroad as president. There are so incredibly many ways you could mess this up. When I heard you are planning to address an assembly in Saudi … Continue reading Presidential or Preening?
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.
Real problem solving
Good morning President Trump, Your priorities and methods continue to trouble me deeply. Every time I read the newspaper I find yet another set of decisions and attacks on democracy coming from you and your administration that leave me sad and scared. It certainly seems you all are betting on a cynical divide and conquer … Continue reading Real problem solving
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