On a more upbeat note. . .

. . .John McCain visited a children's group home today, called Hope Village, to highlight the "Service to America" aspect of his campaign. He met a young lady who has resided there for the past five years and is about to enroll in college this summer. Hope Village is a wonderful charity in Meridian, Mississippi founded by Sela Ward, a Golden Globe and Emmy winning actress who starred alongside Hugh Laurie in House -- one of the select few television programs I've really enjoyed over the last couple of years.