On this day in 1963, my uncle was killed by an assassin’s bullet. I was in 3rd grade at the time. I was taken out of class and sent home. This day is forever seared into my heart and mind.

In this week’s #SundayPaper , veteran @latimes  columnist @LATstevelopez  shared an an excerpt from his new book, #IndependenceDay , where he explores retirement and who we are outside of our jobs. Click here to read his insight:

Love it. Listen to your mama!

I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who served on the @January6thCmte . It was tough and painstaking work. It was service to we the people! They acted as investigators, and they were in pursuit of the truth at every step of the way.

None of us should want anyone other than the very best person to occupy the highest office in our land. We should want that person to be filled with integrity, honesty, & a commitment to uphold the law of our land. It’s not about the party, it’s about the character of the person.

I mean it’s 2023. This is beyond belief.

Understood, but what about the bigger picture? Should we all not want Congress to have the nation’s best, regardless of party? Is that not something we can agree on, and can’t McCarthy rise above party politics for the good of the nation?

“No billionaire should be paying a tax rate lower than a teacher or firefighter.” Amen@POTUS  #sotu2023 

@POTUS  was forceful on banning assault weapons. “Do it now,” he said with a booming voice. “Let’s finish the job.”

My heart goes out to Senator@JohnFetterman  and his family. Millions of people suffer from depression. It takes courage and strength to seek treatment, especially if you are in a public position. May he be met with compassion ❤️