Not gonna lie, I hate 2026 so far.
For this: we buried my father in the first days of 2026 and then my mother four months later.
Ugh. Two great people who lived full and loved lives but are gone too soon. And too sudden. I am very sad.
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I realized that I was missing something in 2025 and in 2026: writing to you and hearing from you. You see, you are special to me - I relate to you and I listen to what you say (or write).
I am going to try - after work and on the weekends to reach out to you more. I hope we will reconnect - it would mean a lot. If you’d like to reach out directly and reply and I will be in touch.
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2026 had some good points too - one of our children graduated college AND got a job!
God is good. All the time.
All the time. God is good.
At work, I have learned more about the swamp and the deep state than I ever could imagine. And I find the President Trump agenda awesome to implement.
I have seen way, way too many Americans who were targeted by political weaponization - mostly by the Biden-Garland-Lisa Monaco DOJ. Ugly, nasty, evil stuff. Sometimes by name, sometimes by category, Americans were targeted, hunted by the Biden DOJ. Haunting. And it’s been an honor to help many of the survivors.
In the Pardon Office, we finally got the federal rule locked in to return firearm rights to American citizens (took almost a year to navigate the paperwork and bureaucracy!). Millions are eligible to get back their Second Amendment right - what an exciting chain of events.
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These are great days to be alive - a real Golden Age. But I find myself worrying about loneliness and wanting to reach out. Let’s do it.
More soon.
All the best.
Ed
I lost my parents two months apart. It is brutal. They are our pillars in this life. I am still learning how to trust God alone. Give yourself grace! ❤️
I work for a nonprofit that represents 23,000 victims of government weaponization. It would mean a great deal to us to meet you in person. I will be in DC the week of September 14, but our attorney lives there now and would meet at your convenience. We’ve called, emailed, and been to the DOJ in person but cannot get through. In fact, the security guards ordered us off the steps. We are the real deal, and we know you are too.
If that isn’t possible, please know how very much we appreciate you and your work. Keep fighting the good fight! 🇺🇸
Ed,
I was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of both your parents. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time.
Despite the challenges you face daily, it is encouraging to see small wins continuing to gain ground.
Here in Allegheny County, our precinct strategy, built over four years of dedicated effort, succeeded. We won by a narrow margin, but we won. It reaffirms that disciplined, grassroots work, precinct by precinct, can still overcome entrenched establishment opposition. The path grows steeper, yet our resolve grows stronger.
A recent message from a pastor resonated deeply: standing firmly for God and refusing to compromise biblical principles often means walking a lonely road and accepting that we may be disliked for our convictions. As difficult as that reality is, it also brings clarity, as good and evil continue to reveal themselves more clearly. Remaining courageous, faithful, and grounded in what is right remains essential, as you well know. I consider you one of my few mentors who never wavers!
I miss you at Phyllis Schlafly, and hold your service in the Golden Trump administration in the highest regard.
It is truly good to see you back online.
With warm regards and continued prayers Ed,
M J