It began with hope ...

I was really looking forward to today as a historical day of hope with the inauguration of Barack Obama.

First, I awakened about 2:30 a.m. with the same congestive crud that I have experienced twice before in the past few months.

Second, I paid for about $105 worth of meds to get rid of this crud.

Third, I arrived at the office and spilled part of the meds over the floor.

Fourth, I hitched up my pants only to pop a button.

Fifth, I felt way too bad to enjoy, or even take part in, what should have been an incredible day of online coverage.

So, I packed it up and went home.

Barack, tell me tomorrow's going to be better ...

Grace and (cough) peace.
Buzz