Usually I am pretty darn grumpy at this time of year

For the past...let me think now....wait, hold on, I know, EVER, I have watched the election returns with a sinking dark feeling, sure that there has either been a terrible terrible mistake or there has been a massive nation-wide death of reason. Tonight, I am happy, giddy maybe even. Well, not giddy, but slightly optimistic that there might be hope for the future of democracy in America and GW might be held accountable for one or two of his crimes. I know, I know... don't get all Polly Anna on me.

That is Nancy from that westward city of sin, San Francisco, our new Speaker o' the House! First woman ever, third in line to the big chair. Yippee!!!