Paul had no reason to know that he was a guiding force in my life. The good he has spread across the world can never be rolled back. He showed me the power of hope that transforms necessity into courage. He reminded me there is no such thing as giving too much, or even enough.

“Under the Heavens”: A Mother’s Perilous Journey from Venezuela to Brazil #thenewyorkershorts newyorker.com/video/watch/a-… via @newyorker I ought to be watching a short like this every morning, when I prepare for my day, and every night, when I leave my work and succumb to sleep.

With @SamanthaJPower look what I just found in my drafts! In time to say how fortunate your kids are to have you for a mom! Mothering and mission can coexist. I'll keep nudging them to remember. @LindaT_G @AmbassadorRice Diplomats unite!

For a long time, journalists wouldn't call a lie "a lie" says @DanRather. On a radio program, following each other, four years ago, I heard him say our democracy is at stake, I was stunned at his hyperbole. Turned out he was right. I couldn't face the truth.

It's going to be great watching you at work, @LindaT_G

Oh Linda, you're so at home with yourself, so articulate, so quick. I'm proud to be your friend. I'm a better person when I have time with you!

Racism is the racist's problem., she says.