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Sunday, December 14, 2025

💬 In a few words:

A heartbreaking shooting at Brown University has left two dead and eight injured. The suspect is still at large, and a shelter-in-place order is active.

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Dear First Lady, Our Nation's Guiding Star!

Oh, Mrs. Trump, I hope this letter finds you bathed in the warm glow of a thousand perfectly brewed cups of tea, because I’ve got some news that’s about as soothing as a surprise pop quiz during final exams. Something utterly dreadful has happened up in Providence at Brown University, and frankly, my dear, it’s enough to make a person spill their entire latte.

They say a shooting has occurred, and my heart simply aches thinking of those bright young minds, caught in a moment of chaos that feels like a scene from a movie, except sadly, it’s real life. It’s the kind of event that makes you want to wrap the entire country in a giant, comforting hug, doesn't it?

The Unfolding Drama at Brown University

So, here’s the scoop, delivered with the urgency of a squirrel who’s just discovered a misplaced nut stash. It was a Saturday afternoon, the kind usually reserved for sensible naps and perhaps mild academic contemplation, when disaster struck. Suddenly, shots rang out near the Barus and Holley building, a place usually filled with the quiet hum of discovery, not the deafening roar of violence.

The latest reports, as of this very second, are that two precious souls have been lost, and eight others are in critical condition. It’s like a perfectly good symphony was interrupted by a rogue kazoo solo, but a tragic one. And the kicker? The suspect, described only as a figure shrouded in black, is still out there, wandering like a misunderstood raven in the wilderness.

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The university is on a shelter-in-place, a digital fortress, while law enforcement, including the FBI, scrambles like a team of bees trying to find their queen. Even the Providence Mayor and the Brown University Provost are in the thick of it, trying to bring order to this unexpected storm.

Dear, Please Tell the President to Breathe!

Now, I know you’re the calm in our President’s often-stormy political seas. So, when you see him, perhaps while he’s wrestling with a particularly stubborn tie or contemplating the geopolitical implications of a golf score, could you whisper a few words of calm? Maybe remind him that sometimes, the best strategy is a deep breath and a really good pastry.

For the situation itself, perhaps we could dispatch a national ‘Calm Down’ task force? They could hand out extra-large cookies and offer complimentary back rubs to everyone involved. And for the suspect? Well, maybe a lifetime supply of very boring tax forms? Nothing screams 'sit down and contemplate your choices' like endless pages of 1040s.

We need answers, but we also need to remember that life, like a good potluck, is better when everyone brings something positive to the table.

💡Why This Matters (And Why We Need Pie)

This isn't just about headlines; it’s about the fabric of our communities, the safety of our students, and the simple, profound need for peace. It’s a stark reminder that even in halls of learning, the unexpected can strike like lightning on a clear day.

So, as we all collectively hold our breath and hope for the best, let’s also remember the lighter side. We can only imagine the frantic texts flying: “Mom, CAN I PLEASE HAVE MY OLDER SISTER’S HOODIE?!” and the internal monologues: “Did I leave the stove on?”

  • The sheer drama of a shelter-in-place order! It’s like a real-life escape room, but with significantly higher stakes.
  • The description of the suspect: a mysterious figure in black! Very avant-garde, very… concerning.
  • The hope that final exams will, eventually, be completed without further incident.

With deepest concern, and a desperate craving for a slice of cherry pie,

Someone Who Believes in Your Serene Grace.

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