Approval

A Fox News poll released Monday reveals that only thirty percent of Americans approve of the job performance of the U.S. Congress. In other words, thirty percent of Americans aren't paying any attention whatsoever. How many Americans have even a rudimentary understanding of public policy to begin with? If seventy percent of us think the congress is doing a lousy job, they must be really bad.

Every decent man is ashamed of the government he lives under. (H.L. Mencken)

I'd like to thank Jean for making my life unnecessarily complicated. In four months I'll be buying her a pizza and thanking her again.

I'm actually looking forward to seeing my nieces and nephew this week. Typically there is a certain fear and trepidation that accompanies the prospect of being overwhelmed with four bundles of energy like them, but it turns out I have a car and can leave at any moment if it becomes necessary.

We broke out a game called "Outwit." It's a game of strategy, intended for ages 8 and up. Bree and I learned how to play this afternoon and then I watched her defeat a real-live doctor this evening. I love that kid.