Close Reading 1: Peter – I meant to use “on” – I was trying to get at something about O’s presence that goes a little deeper that a role-modeling approach – As you know, O gets slammed – and not just here – for seeming “removed.” But for those people who often find his orations (and sometimes even his off the cuff remarks) inspiring – the thrills go up the leg to the tear ducts. We’re touched! In the heads!! Right? Gentlemen start your mocking…

Close Reading II: Andrew – “accomplishments” was Wretch’s word re being a “Harvard Alum” (the other terms in his triplet were ex-fighter pilot and U.S. Pres). He was not using the term ironically. And that’s why I was struck by his latest expression of anti-Ivy feeling…