“Haiku” is a traditional form of Japanese poetry. Haiku poems consist of 3 lines. The first and last lines of a Haiku have 5 syllables and the middle line has 7 syllables. The lines rarely rhyme. Haiku* dates from the time of the pre-Modern Edo Period (1603-1869), best exemplified by the great master Matsuo Bashō… Continue reading Trump’s Verbal Art: American Haiku in 12 Words & 14 Syllables (January 10, 2017)
Category: Trump’s Fluency
Trump’s Cabinet Picks Part Three: Ladies’ Night* (November 23, 2016)
In 2016, the President’s Cabinet consists of 15 Department heads (all named Secretary, except the Attorney General of the Justice Department). These are the highest ranking government executives in America, besides the constitutionally elected President and Vice-President. The Vice-President is considered part of the Cabinet. Each of the 15 Cabinet officers must be approved by… Continue reading Trump’s Cabinet Picks Part Three: Ladies’ Night* (November 23, 2016)
Trump Day Two: Gone to the White House, Ho, Ho, Ho! (November 10, 2016)
On Day Two of the Trump Presidential Pre-Regnum, he traveled to the White House for a meeting with President Obama to begin the governmental transition at the President’s invitation. The meeting lasted about 90 minutes, and occurred without apparent rancor. At the end, in an informal armchair setting, both men gave some brief remarks about… Continue reading Trump Day Two: Gone to the White House, Ho, Ho, Ho! (November 10, 2016)
Trump’s Presidential Quiz: Does He Know the Difference? (October 30, 2016)
What’s the Difference Between ISIS, ISS, and ISI? In honor of my favorite feature on Sunday morning radio, NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday Puzzle hosted by Chief Puzzle Master Will Shortz*, here is a presidential foreign policy quiz. Need a hint? All three are foreign organizations outside United States, they all contribute to increasing the US… Continue reading Trump’s Presidential Quiz: Does He Know the Difference? (October 30, 2016)