The Reflecting Pool (thread 16), Episode 1: Abe vs. the Blue Pond: A Presidential Reflection

Come sit with me for a minute — we’re starting a new series that channels history into the wildest current events (this episode: the reflecting pool debacle). Imagine Abe Lincoln, briefed on peeling paint and a canoeist suspect, doing what he always did best: reflecting, asking for facts, and reminding us that holding power means owning responsibility.

It’s funny, a little sad, and very human — the kind of story where public theater meets mundane screw-ups. If you like smart, quietly sharp takes on today’s chaos, Lincoln’s voice makes the mess feel strangely…instructive.