[G.Mason]

" ... I don't think a lot of people are seeing this column as lighthearted as I thought it was when I wrote it. Oh well ..."

Don't be disheartened. We, all of us, are suffering fools (politicians) in these gut wrenching times. Like the large mouth bass that is on her nest, we will strike at anything that comes near. ;)

[InDissent]

Thanks for the kind words. One day I may get it right ... or retire, which is closer, actually.