In Axios Finish Line Mike Allen reminds the lost art of thank you notes. FLASHBACK: Bush to C-SPAN 1998: "Well you just sit down and you try to say what you're thinking at the moment, whether it's gratitude for someone's hospitality, whether it's concern when somebody's hurting"

President Bush and granddaughter Lauren Bush are greeted by Santa Clause at the White House residence staff Christmas Party.  December 20, 1990\ 📷Credit: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum #bush41 #bushlibrary

The moment you open a gift and find out that you were just adopted x.com/Hilario1863118…

Governor Bush and Lieutenant Governor Bullock, sharing a moment. From opposing parties, but we’re still able to work together. #txlege

My favorite quote from Dr. King: “Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”

My 3 daily non-negotiables: 1. Move my body 2. Work on something meaningful 3. Express gratitude If I do those 3 consistently, everything else magically falls into place.

Once you realize alcohol is a scam, everything changes

Very good piece by the great Jean Becker!

I recently came across an article written by a young father with terminal cancer. Its message is deeply moving and inspiring. Here’s the powerful lesson everyone needs to hear:

On this day in 2011, Barack Obama presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom, our nation’s highest civilian honor, to President George H.W. Bush. In his remarks, President Obama said President Bush’s “humility and his decency reflect the very best of the American spirit.”

What an amazing evening #loft18 Sawyer Heights with BBBS Houston First Tee - Greater Houston Shout out to Luke and the #YPG Young Professional group!! Pierce Bush Houston Police One thing in common, we all love our little !!! #Mentors National PAL

I very much agree with this!

On this day in 1990, President Bush signed the groundbreaking Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which ensured that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as all Americans.

This call is worth a listen- grab a Kleenex. God bless the great families like the Sanders who serve our country generation after generation and represent the very best qualities that make our country exceptional. Sgt Sanders is an American hero.

President Bush's famous speedboat, "Fidelity V," will be auctioned during the 2024 Presidential Salute on Feb 15. This Fountain 38CC speedboat was custom-made for President Bush and can reach up to 75 MPH.   If you are interested in Fidelity V, email [email protected].

Last night, Jean Becker shared the inspiration behind her new book, “Character Matters: And Other Life Lessons from George H.W. Bush,” and read a few excerpts that show how much of a mark President Bush left on people’s lives. She was joined by friends of 41, including

An honor to join my friend 𝕊𝕥𝕖𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕥 𝔻. 𝕄𝕔𝕃𝕒𝕦𝕣𝕚𝕟 on his 1600 Sessions Podcast celebrate my incredible grandmother on her 100th birthday and announce the USPS Forever Barbara Bush Stamp which launched today!

After being shot down in Sept. 1944, he lived the rest of his life helping others—acts big and small. Gentle at heart, iron in will. That’s the man I knew.