An unpleasant photo of me as I spend way too much time on my phone finding out what is going on in Minneapolis and elsewhere in our country. I hate how angry my husband is all the time, ever since Renee Good and now Alex Pretti were killed. I hate how his 92-year-old father is so upset and sad, seeing our country fall from our once decent state. I hate knowing that so many members of our oldest generation are thinking, “Whatever happened to the world we once knew?”
On Sunday, I sent information about Alex Pretti’s execution on the streets of Minneapolis to some family members, and told others, and they were surprised. They hadn’t heard of it yet. It is time to let everyone know what is happening. The BBC is sharing what is going on in the USA with the world. All Americans need to be aware of what happened Saturday morning in Minneapolis. And blaming the victim is not okay.
We need to know what is happening and we need contact our elected officials with our thoughts, opinions. After once again writing to Senators Grassley and Ernst, I decided that I should also write to our president. I had not written to Donald Trump before, but I decided if I really think we need to express ourselves, I should include him. On this cold January evening, I stayed home and am trying to stay warm. I know that so many others are out there posting, and I have to stop reading and scrolling. Surely I have some real work to do! ??? But, it is hard to stop. Finally, once again, I felt compelled to write here in my blog space. So, here you have it: my letter to our curent president. I hope he listens and responds. I hope he listens to what so many in our country are saying through their letters and their protests. Or, as my friends say, he will have to listen come midterms.
Dear Mr. President, January 26, 2026
I am writing to implore you to change your policies regarding immigrants. I ask that you pull ICE out of Minneapolis and that you stop supporting the ICE forces that have been overly militarized. The people of the USA do not want you to continue the harassment and deportation of innocent persons, and already, two persons, Renee Good & Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis have paid the price for standing up to the evil that is taking place in our cities. Please stop. Do not defend ICE killings and violence with lies from you or from any of your people. You can change course and be a better president for our country.
Please do remember the Constitution; and please do remember God. If you do those two things, you will not continue on the path you have been on, regarding ICE.
Sincerely,
Tamara Andrews
a Christian, born and raised conservative & Republican, now more progressive
a proud retired public school educator – of many immigrants who enrich our country
a daughter of a WWII Vet
a world citizen who wants to be proud to be an American again
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Below is some chicken noodle soup I made a while back. It is another one of those January nights when we need this kind of comfort food. .
I just discovered that my husband made cookies, so I guess that will have to do for tonight.
Simple sugar cookies. Maybe that’s what we all need. Good night & stay safe and warm.
Walking in France from Le Puy en Velay 
It is so disheartening to see and hear so many people outside of Minnesota saying that it was Alex’s fault and he deserved it. That he was attacking federal officials and they were defending themselves from his gun. So, so far from the truth. It is truly sickening.
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Thank you Tammy, you have said wh
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