June 14, 2005

Dear Mr. Bush,

Yesterday the senate apologized for not outlawing lynching. I'm not sure which is worse: the too-little too-late aspect of it, or the fact that a fifth of the senate body either didn't co-sponsor the resolution or refused a roll call vote. What year do we live in again?

Dan

June 13, 2005

Dear Mr. Bush,

The heat continues to build, in what is shaping up to be one of the hottest Junes in Chicago history. Bike rides to and from work are an uncomfortable but necessary practice, as we went down to one car back in December. The money we've saved helps, absolutely, but I'm paying it out in sweat this month.

Dan

June 12, 2005

Dear Mr. Bush,

Watching the Sunday morning talk shows today, did you feel the ground crumbling from beneath you? Members of your own party have begun calling for accountability in Iraq, asking for withdrawl time tables, and acknowleging how difficult the situation on the ground is. When those loyal to you start to bolt, Mr. Bush, it's time to worry.

Dan

June 11, 2005

Dear Mr. Bush,

The heat won't let up. Our poor window air conditioner is struggling to keep even one room in our home cool enough to be tolerable, while all of us have taken to walking around in as few clothes as possible, bodies--from the tiniest to the biggest--slick with sweat. It's going to be one of those summers, isn't it.

Dan

June 10, 2005

Dear Mr. Bush,

After two weeks of family visitors, our home is finally our own again. It's been a wonderful time of sharing our new life with those that are close, but there's nothing quite like feeling like you can relax into a half-awake slouch on your couch after weeks of being a host.

Dan

June 9, 2005

Dear Mr. Bush,

Roosevelt sat on the couch today smiling for what felt like an eternity. Each giant smile would rise and fade like the sun, burning a spot into my heart forever.

Dan

June 8, 2005

Dear Mr. Bush,

It's been forever, I know. We've both had a rough month. Thankfully, mine just involves too much work, too many visitors, and too much heat. Yours, I believe, has been much, much wose.

I'm going to do my best to catch you up over the next few days, then try my hardest to keep you up-to-date from here on out. I'm sure you've been worried. Everything is fine, just busy.

Dan