Dear Barack,

I can call you Barack, can't I? I mean, I don't feel that I know you well enough to call you "Barry," but Mr. Obama seems so formal. It might be fun to say Mr. President, though.Dear Mr. President,

I voted for you.

I argued about you -- mostly, it's true, with other people who also voted for you. This is, after all, Portland, Ore. You know, "Little Beirut"? I don't know if you've heard that one. Portlanders wear that Bush I epithet with pride. You can look it up with your BlackBerry, which I heard you got permission to keep. Good job!

I bought a T-shirt with your face on it, and I actually wore it.

I donated small amounts to your campaign, multiple times. I should let you know here that I don't make a lot of money.

I'm friends with you on Facebook. (I'm also friends with Michelle, who seems like an amazing woman. Being her husband speaks very highly of you. I'm also a fan of Aretha Franklin's Inauguration hat, but that might not be so relevant.)

So, here's the thing:

I would totally understand if you've been too busy with your new job to update Facebook recently. Anyone would. You're a busy man. But your Facebook page has been updated.

Blank! The employer field is blank! That doesn't make any sense.

I have a few suggestions, so you can pick whichever one sounds best to you:

• The people of the United States of America

• The United States of America

• The Constitution

I'm sure this is just an oversight. I'm sure this isn't the kind of arrogance we'd expect from your predecessor.You're probably not even the one who actually fills out your Facebook info.

It would mean a lot to have that field filled in, though. Maybe even just "you," though that might be a little too clever.

Hit me up on Facebook and let me know.