Dear God: Be our Santa Claus. End Putin’s war, stop hate, feed & house the homeless, heal our polluted planet, and end Covid. I fear love won’t stand a chance if this doesn’t come to pass.

Beware little one. The world is cruel. A friend will share the gift of time with you, but a total stranger may use a weapon to end your childhood. We must strive to replace hate with love and create laws that outlaw guns.