There’s something post-apocalyptic about January. Maybe it’s because Christmas is over. Maybe it’s because a new year is always a little bit scary. It stretches out toward the horizon, long and endless, full of unpredictable twists. Maybe it’s because summer and vacations and swimming pools seem so far away. The weather is miserable. Usually. And when the weather is great — it’s been pretty great! — something still comes along to ruin it. Does any other state get pollen blizzards in January? Not like Florida. Gesundheit!
Dreaming of summer camp … for adults
I am thrilled the debt ceiling fight is finally over. Now the country can move on to bigger issues. Like summer camp for all adults. Congress, you want to get behind something every American can support? Then make it a requirement — shoot, maybe even a law! — that all of us big kids get to go to summer camp again. Talk about non-partisan. Something that will bring the country together.