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Grateful to Jack Trapanick of Harvard Magazine for his profile of Season 2 of my doc-interview series BREAKING BREAD WITH ALEXANDER, specifically how we consider the humanity of politics in a way not done elsewhere...through the universal language of food and fun recreation. You can access archived and new episodes premiering weekly here: https://lnkd.in/gq7Wg_X8. Charismatic and vibrant voices illuminate this season, among them an astronaut, minister, rancher, doctor, veterinarian, basketball player, army captain, tech entrepreneur, three high-profile LGBT leaders, the first openly gay Senator, and the most important swing vote in the upper chamber: Senator Lisa Murkowski. We premiered Independence Day with one-half of the most resilient patriotic couple in America: Senator Mark Kelly. The full line-up features: Courage in Flight—In Tucson, Arizona, Senator Mark Kelly and Alexander break bread over Sonoran hot dogs; then fly over the desert. A Bridge from Alaska to the Nation—At the annual renewable energy fair in Chena Hot Springs, Senator Lisa Murkowski and Alexander break bread over salmon burgers, halibut, and scallops; then take a nature walk. Ranchers for America—In downtown Buffalo, Wyoming, Governor Mark Gordon and Alexander break bread over steak and potatoes at The Historic Occidental Hotel. History in Boston Harbor—At Woods Hill Pier 4 restaurant, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Alexander break bread over lobster and oysters; then take a boat ride. The Reverend Senator—In his hometown of Savannah, Georgia, Senator Raphael Warnock and Alexander break bread over chicken and waffles (and crab cake benedict); then visit his childhood home. Pigs and Pistols—At Pillen Family Farms, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and Alexander break bread over pork banh mi sandwiches; then shoot skeet. In the Land of Eisenhower—In Hays, Kansas, Senator Jerry Moran and Alexander break bread over chili and malteds; then visit the local library. Dreams of Aloha—At her favorite local restaurant, Senator Mazie Hirono and Alexander break bread over Japanese fare; then visit the Honolulu high school from which she graduated. The City of Orioles—At Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, Governor Wes Moore and Alexander break bread over stadium concessions at a baseball game. Cheeseheads and Milkpeople—At Marieke Gouda farm in rural Wisconsin, Senator Tammy Baldwin and Alexander break bread over fondue and curds; then tour the plant.   Fiesta in Pueblo—At the first-ever food hall in Pueblo, Colorado, Governor Jared Polis and Alexander break bread over a smorgasbord of hot chicken, roast beef, and ramen. The Doctor Governor—At Kualoa Ranch, Hawaii Governor Josh Green and Alexander break bread over tropical fruit and poke; then explore the coast. Together, may we preserve, protect, and defend this Union.

Congratulations to the Town of East Windsor for its Excellence in Risk Management Awards honoree selection, announced at this year’s CIRMA Annual Meeting of Members event. The East Windsor team takes a proven, proactive approach to risk management, partnering closely with CIRMA to understand, manage, and monitor risk to minimize business disruptions and substantially reduce the town’s total cost of risk. East Windsor has leveraged CIRMA’s leading training and education resources to equip their workforce with the knowledge and skills to effectively identify and remedy workplace hazards before accidents and injuries occur. #meetingthemoment #bettertogetherCT    https://lnkd.in/eSSbkMu8

On behalf of the entire CIRMA Community, congratulations to Manchester Public Schools for being honored at this year’s Annual Meeting of Members Excellence in Risk Management Awards Ceremony. Over a decade, Manchester Public Schools has taken great strides in addressing school security and improving their students’ and staff's safety and well-being. By embracing sustained risk management practices, Manchester Public Schools fosters a collaborative culture of shared accountability, laying the groundwork for sustainability and long-term success. This well-established program has allowed the district to manage costs while keeping staff and students safe. #meetingthemoment #bettertogetherCT https://lnkd.in/eWdPzxkn

We'll see you in Hartford! CIRMA's Annual Meeting of Members is less than 48 hours away. Guests can visit CIRMAeventHQ.org for more information about this year's event. These are our moments. We meet them together. #meetingthemoment

There were definitely signs... Wishing peace, prosperity, and joy to you and yours this holiday season.