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...when we do, when we gather with friends and count our blessings, what I find I'm most grateful for, nestled so deeply here in middle age, is being able to watch the candles flicker, and marvel at how many birthday wishes past have already come true...
...things I regret, but that's part of my past. When you get to the crossroads, whatever path you take, you've gotta take the good and the bad. I'm sad that I wasn't there for my children, either physically or mentally, for so long--until I quit drinking and getting stoned. But if you change any part of the journey, then I wouldn't be here now. Either good or bad, you gotta live with it, you know...
...fact is, I enjoyed any occasion to spend time with Bob. The casual observer who may have seen us play golf or hunt over the past 50 years might have thought we were wasting our time if our goal was to demonstrate any true proficiency. But they would have missed the point. The real goal, for me at least, was to spend time with a man who loved life, loved his wonderful family and was patriotic to the core...
...trip last year, Obama announced to China that he would meet with the Dalai Lama. He then declined to meet in October due to the Chinese government’s anger. These past four months, however, did not signal an attitude change on the part of the Chinese government. The country’s resistance to climate change negotiations and refusal to float its currency remain large concerns for the United States. Since ignoring the Dalai Lama has not been effective in establishing a more bilateral relationship with the Chinese government, it is no longer in the United States?...
...should propagate robust ways in which to address the deplorable situation in Tibet. While the presidential visit does not aim to snub China and bring complete autonomy to Tibet, it does have great potential to create a dialogue about human rights violations in the area. In the past year, Tibet has been a grand beneficiary of infrastructure programs from the Chinese government. While these efforts have helped bring homes to the region, Tibet still suffers numerous human-rights violations, ranging from torture to large numbers of missing people. Obama has a responsibility to bring these issues...