My father recently told me that when I was a kid (maybe eight or nine?) this guy was my babysitter. I actually think he’s a great writer. Now that I know of the connection, maybe I’ll try to contact him again. (Already struck out on Facebook and LinkedIn.)

One of my clients, the Victim Rights Law Center, is a co-beneficiary of a golf tournament at Brookline Country Club (a.k.a. Putterham Meadows) on the morning of Thursday, July 26. I’m going to play and am looking to round out a foursome. If I get more than three people interested, so much the better: the VRLC is looking for as many participants as possible. Information and registration is available at http://teamdean.org/index.html.

Please pass this on to any colleagues or friends who might be interested.

Anyone who signs up should let me know so that VRLC gets “credit.”

Thanks,

David

WASHINGTON, July 3 - In a surprise move, the United States of America has commuted the remainder of President George W. Bush’s term in office. “We respect the 2004 voters’ decision,” said the nation, “but we have concluded that the punishment resulting from this decision is excessive. Therefore, we are shortening the president’s second term to time served.” The nation simultaneously commuted the term of Vice President Dick Cheney.

At a press conference in the White House, former President Bush expressed relief. “This was hard work,” he said. “But I think what you see today is [that] there is something uniquely American about America, and I am proud to be — to have been – there is a part of me that will always be American.”

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will succeed Mr. Bush as President, according to the terms of the Presidential Succession Act of 1947. “First the baseball All-Star Game comes to my home town, and now this,” she said. “Get ready for some big-time San Francisco values.”