Develop a Presidential Sense of Humor

_{1110 168th Place}

_{South Holland, IL 60473} 

_{President Trump}

_{The White House}

_{1600 Pennsylvania Ave.}

_{Washington DC 20500}

_{12 April 2017} 

_{Dear President Trump:} 

_{Back to fourth graders’ report cards!  You may recall that a couple weeks ago, after I spent hours on my students’ report cards, it occurred to me that some of them speak not only to the lives of ten-year-olds but also speak to our lives as adults. In that spirit, I have lifted another report card comment for your perusal and reflection today.}

_{4th grader report card comment:   _______________ brings joy to our class with his self-deprecating humor.} 

_{Why it matters to you, or should:  Even as adults, what situation isn’t lightened a bit by those who make a joke or two at their OWN expense? It lightens some tense situations, aids digestion, and adds joy to life.  Some of the funniest people I know, both personally and onstage, constantly use their own foibles as great comedic fodder.   I am not asking that you become President-turned-comedian.  I know being leader of the free world is a heavy responsibility, but please take time now and then to laugh at yourself.  By all means, go to the White House correspondents’ dinner April 29 —it’ll be a blast… if you are willing to laugh at yourself.}  

_Sincerely, 

_{Amy Boerman-Cornell}