Dear President Trump, The Universe is testing me, throwing me low, slow enormous balls and still, I'm missing them. Saturday night we took our best friend out for her birthday and after dinner we checked out the swanky Starbucks Reserve across the street. We weren't in it for the coffee but rather for the spectacle. … Continue reading My good girl training hit me upside the head
Engagement
There is mostly goodness and love in the world
Dear President Trump, How has your Sunday been? Did you get in a round of golf? Two? I think the more golf you play, the better. I'm going to take a break from my ongoing feminist rant this afternoon. I'll get back to it tomorrow but having sent you two installments yesterday, I think it's … Continue reading There is mostly goodness and love in the world
It’s amazing what people will say on their way out
Dear President Trump, How has your weekend been? Seems like there was some pretty rough stuff going on between you and Senator Corker. It's kind of amazing what people are willing to come out with when they no longer need to curry favor and are free to call it as they see it. He was … Continue reading It’s amazing what people will say on their way out
Bridge building isn’t our thing
Dear President Trump, Disruptors are hard to deal with, aren't they? Especially those who have won hearts and minds through culturally sanctioned avenues and therefore have a platform from which to visibly and audibly challenge the system. Such disruptors are hard to dismiss since they get lots and lots of people talking and questioning, pushing … Continue reading Bridge building isn’t our thing
Pernicious “othering”
Dear President Trump, I bet Elton John isn't too happy with your "Rocket Man" tweet from this morning. What were you thinking? Were you thinking? Sure doesn't seem like a good idea for you to have access to your phone over night. You know how super responsible parents have all family members leave their devices … Continue reading Pernicious “othering”
Daryl Davis is a national hero
Dear President Trump, The poll numbers showing your overall approval rating to be at an historic low makes good sense to me but the stark party and gender divides are mind-boggling. Democrats are profoundly unhappy with your job performance while most Republicans are satisfied with how you are doing and the majority of Democratic women … Continue reading Daryl Davis is a national hero
Regular human beings
Dear President Trump, This morning I tried imagining you wearing protective eye wear to view the eclipse and I just couldn't see it. I knew there was no way you'd be a good sport and deign to wear such silly glasses. I did hope, though that someone would manage to override your vanity and make … Continue reading Regular human beings
We can’t throw anyone under the bus
Dear President Trump, It's been a tough week all around but there was a lovely glimmer of sanity yesterday morning at work. On my way down the hall to the restroom I walked by a Red Badge writing class for Veterans that meets every Thursday. They always meet with the door open so it's possible … Continue reading We can’t throw anyone under the bus
What is your end goal with North Korea?
Dear President Trump, I was just thinking about how I routinely get auto-reply messages after I submit manuscript reviews for journals, which I dutifully keep in case anyone ever questions my claim of having done X number of reviews in a given year. In the midst of this I realized I maybe should be keeping … Continue reading What is your end goal with North Korea?
You want us infinitely manipulable
Dear President Trump, Have you left the dump of the White House to play golf this weekend? Do you really think the White House is sub-standard (as in truly dumpy) or is it just galling to be living in the same place an African American family lived for eight years and you are implying they … Continue reading You want us infinitely manipulable
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