Mike - This is an incredibly touching tribute to your nephew, who so tragically passed away far too soon. Your devotion to your nieces and nephews is amazing and admirable. And I entirely agree with Josh that Dems cannot just proceed upon the assumption that being "anti-Trump" will win the day - they must put forward new ideas, especially related to affordability and immigration. Democrats must demonstrate strong but reasonable controls on immigration, a selective and humane policy as to deportation, and a reasonable path to citizenship. As Tom Friedman said in a recent column: "I'm for a very, very high wall on the border with a very, very big gate." Kay and I send our sincere condolences to you for your loss.
Mike, I read this and had thought it was from an entirely different list I'm on, so doubly moving when I realized it was yours. It expresses, as you often do, such a beautiful statement of humanity. I'm so sorry you lost Josh, and so glad he had you. Thank you.
Ann Hoffman - Having been Auntie Ann for some 60 years, I can really relate to this - though I have not yet had the kind of loss you just endured. Like you, I don't have kids of my own, but I think niieces and nephews, and greats, can be even more enjoyable. Thanks for sharing, Mike, and my condolences on your loss.
Mike - This is an incredibly touching tribute to your nephew, who so tragically passed away far too soon. Your devotion to your nieces and nephews is amazing and admirable. And I entirely agree with Josh that Dems cannot just proceed upon the assumption that being "anti-Trump" will win the day - they must put forward new ideas, especially related to affordability and immigration. Democrats must demonstrate strong but reasonable controls on immigration, a selective and humane policy as to deportation, and a reasonable path to citizenship. As Tom Friedman said in a recent column: "I'm for a very, very high wall on the border with a very, very big gate." Kay and I send our sincere condolences to you for your loss.
Mike, I read this and had thought it was from an entirely different list I'm on, so doubly moving when I realized it was yours. It expresses, as you often do, such a beautiful statement of humanity. I'm so sorry you lost Josh, and so glad he had you. Thank you.
Ann Hoffman - Having been Auntie Ann for some 60 years, I can really relate to this - though I have not yet had the kind of loss you just endured. Like you, I don't have kids of my own, but I think niieces and nephews, and greats, can be even more enjoyable. Thanks for sharing, Mike, and my condolences on your loss.
Beautiful tribute, Mike. So sorry for your loss. I’m glad you have so many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews to enjoy.