Dear President Trump, I couldn't go to church this morning because I had to come to San Diego to give a presentation tomorrow. I've found myself kind of restless and unsettled all day, probably in part because of the talk tomorrow and not feeling quite solid about it yet, but also I think, because I … Continue reading Amazonian moths
Coping and Self-care
Petty private competitions and excuse-making
Dear President Trump, The sun is shining here and word has it there are Federal Grand Juries in Virginia meeting this morning about your campaign's ties with Russia. Pretty great start to the day, I'd say. Certainly more hopeful than the all male, all white group of senators McConnell has tasked with the Senate's healthcare … Continue reading Petty private competitions and excuse-making
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….
I can’t keep up aggrieved crisis mode all day every day
Dear President Trump, I think you all should change the choice in the "Message Type" selection box for sending you messages since it's really not the case when people use this portal and click "Contact the President" that we are actually contacting you. At best we are lobbing words in your general direction and really, … Continue reading I can’t keep up aggrieved crisis mode all day every day
Positivity – day 10, not swallowing the slight
Dear President Trump, I slept in a little this morning so when I went for my run there were more people out than usual. In order to avoid crossing busy streets I took an unaccustomed route that included some narrow sidewalk passages. I was heading down toward one of those narrow spots when a man … Continue reading Positivity – day 10, not swallowing the slight
Positivity – day 7, sustaining routines
Dear President Trump, Today the positive I want to tell you about is my morning routine. I read a long time ago that the happiest very elderly people were different from their less happy peers in just a few ways, including having stronger social connections, more sense of purpose, and daily routines they enjoyed. Of … Continue reading Positivity – day 7, sustaining routines
Positivity – day 2, focusing on positives is patriotic
Good Morning President Trump, It may be somewhat self-serving but I've decided that focusing for now on positives is patriotic, basically in the same way dissent is patriotic. You have gotten far too much mileage out of focusing on and fanning people's fears, trying to convince us that things are dire and only you can … Continue reading Positivity – day 2, focusing on positives is patriotic
When I feel like crap
Dear President Trump, If I had not committed to myself to send you commentary and a loving-kindness blessing every day, this would be one of those days I'd just skip it. I told you yesterday about tripping on the uneven sidewalk and falling so it won't surprise you (if you were reading these messages, that … Continue reading When I feel like crap
Terrorism or gun control – it should be an easy choice
Dear President Trump, I bet you are pretty disappointed that Khalid Masood was British born and not from one of the six countries still on your Muslim-ban wish-list. Yes, I am relieved that he was British born, though not surprised since it is far more likely that someone who was born in the EU or … Continue reading Terrorism or gun control – it should be an easy choice
Then there’s gerrymandering…..
Dear President Trump, I sure wish you would surprise me and do or say something I could get behind. I'm so tired of feeling dismayed and disgusted by you and your administration. At this point, though, even if you did come through with something positive, like allow US officials to attend the summit on human … Continue reading Then there’s gerrymandering…..
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