Matthew's going to Hawaii for a conference in March, and I'm... staying in Chicago. Damn work. At least my mom's going to come visit for a short weekend while he's gone, so I'll get to eat good food and go see Jersey Boys.

Maybe my mom is right, and my perspective is warped by living where I do, but I'm always surprised when I am reminded that there are actually people--sometimes even people I know--who hold different political views than I do. Are there actually people who are upset by the events of today? Nope? Ok, good.