July+8+1937

**July 8, 1937**
I am getting more concerned about Japan’s constant increase in power. I heard the news that they invaded China yesterday. If Japan continues to grow rapidly in power, it can be a threat to the United Nations. So, the leaders of United States had a big meeting about what actions we should take for the increasing power of Japan. If we let Japan keep on getting powers and invading other nations, then one day, it would be a great threat to the United States. I personally think that we should take some actions to prevent Japan from getting to much power. However, it shouldn’t be a military action. I think it should be a political or economical action so that the United States doesn’t go to war.

Anyways, as the Senator of Missouri, my main concern is the happiness of the people of Missouri and the wealth of this state. Today was a tiring day in the office. Ever since I won the election in becoming the Senator of Missouri and won it, my life had changed dramatically. I couldn’t spend as much time as I used to with my family. I was always busy and at work. During the first several months, it was a very hard time for me because everything went so fast. After two years of being in the office, I got quite used to the environment and now I am fully adapted. Today I am planning to leave the office early and spend some quality time with my family.

When I got home, my beautiful wife Bess Wallace and daughter Mary were waiting for me. My wife had prepared the best spaghetti in the whole wide world. After dinner, Bess, Mary and I went outside for a stroll in the park near my house. It was a beautiful day in Missouri. Sunny and clear day, which was the perfect day for a picnic. Unfortunately, it was getting dark so we decided to go on a picnic next time. After we came back home, I read the newspaper. Most of the articles were about the war and political stuff. However, I didn’t want to worry about those stressing events even when I was at home. At home I wanted to be peaceful and relax. So I put the newspaper away and had some more quality time with my family.