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A day later, hope you got a good rest and feel better. Update? …

Maggie Haberman new book excerpt in the Atlantic has some brief NYC background dirt that may be unfamiliar. trump considered Bob Morganthau a best buddy and idolized Meade Esposito. Apparently expected Moscow Mitch to be his D.C. Meade. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/09/donald-trump-maggie-haberman-mar-a-lago/671510/

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I interviewed Meade once. Straight up gangster, one iteration from "made".

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Exactly. A name often spoken with suddenly hushed breath—not least in City Hall.

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Hope you feel better soon. I'm trying to time my flu/booster for when I have a few days with no obligations (ha ha)! Very lucky squirrels to have Fresh Blueberries!

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Concord grapes.

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You deserve time off! You are so generous with your time and knowledge. Have a great break today.

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Thanks.

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Oy! Feel better soon. I have gotten sick from every shot and every booster so far. Then I think ...great it’s working!!

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Feel better. Thank you for all you do

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Iranian Women’s Revolution (goodness is this long overdue)

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202209249256

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Be well, Lucian. We need your insight - and to read/watch "so we don't have to"

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Lucian, I have a question. Do you think Trump will actually run again? I'd be very interested in your answer. Thanks.

Enjoy your time off and speedy recovery?

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It must be a time for feeling sickly. My wife was down for the count for several days. I am under the weather as well.

One thing I truly love about Lucian is his sense of what’s important. He has been focusing almost exclusively on Trump (U.S. democracy) and Putin (global democracy), meaning he’s always concentrating on the heart of what matters right now. Nothing fatuous. Only the best.

However, the Iranian Women’s Revolution is also a vital new arrival in the news circuit. Iran and in particular the women of Iran are standing up and flipping the bird at the rigidly sexist society oppressing them.

Truly special. Truly revolutionary. Bringing down that nasty government and replacing it with a secular government would send major shock waves, very good ones, very healthy ones, through the Middle East.

Bravo!

The Protests in Iran Have Shaken the Islamic Republic to its Core

https://time.com/6216024/iran-protests-islamic-republic-response/

How protests in Iran forever moved the debate over women’s rights

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2022/09/24/mahsa-amini-death-iran-womens-rights-debate/8074393001/

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202209249256

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I never thought about gathering acorns for the squirrels. My husband likes to pick them up on his way to the mailbox so we have bowls of them in the fall. We can offer them to our squirrels.

Your immune system is up and running as you respond to you flu shot. I had no reaction to my new Covid booster so I question the condition of my immune system.

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Lucian, my sister just warned me about this booster in that it can make you ill. I have been extremely lucky, so far. I get this new one next Wednesday. Rest up!

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Feel better soon! I'm getting the new Moderna booster Monday. Hoping for no reactions...

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Yes, rest up and be well! And the squirrel can go nutz!

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Stay in bed, stay warm and don't watch the news. Get better!

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Lucky squirrel. Unlucky human. Except we are very lucky to have science on our side-have to get my vaccination, too. Will miss your thoughts on all matters and wish you all the best for a speedy recovery ❤️🤍💙!

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Take care, Lucian. Take two aspirins and call me in the morning 😍

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