My Administration

In preparation for the 2008 presidential election (I know, I know that's a long way off from now ... but when you listen to as much radio as I do - BBC and NPR and all the pundits - you can't help but think about it) I've started to assemble an administration for which ever Democrat wins office.

(I can't imagine a political environment where another Republican would be elected. Not unless Iraq and Afghanistan miraculously became peaceful, Iran and North Korea magically became benevolent, and the economy actually improved for the people who really need it [i.e. 90% of the population.] Since I'm pretty sure (sadly enough) that those things won't happen ... yeah, a Dem is going to win. That doesn't mean we shouldn't run a good campaign, though. I mean, I'm pretty sure most people thought a Democrat would win after 8 years under Regan, and look what happened: Bush I.)

Anyway, the beginnings of the uber-cabinet (in a realistic kind of way, not as in "Noam Chomsky for this and the Dali Lama for that" because we know that won't happen):

• Secretary of State: John Kerry
• Head of the EPA: Al Gore
• Secretary of Education: my mom (OK, perhaps not a very realistic choice).
• Secretary of Health and Human Services: the COO of my organization. She's wicked smart, very practical, and compassionate (she probably wouldn't want the job either, though. The best people never want those kinds of positions).

I'm still working on the other posts. Anyone have other suggestions?

I'm feeling much better, by the way. I no longer want to stick any kind of crafting implement up my nose. (Yes, Rebecca, I learned how to crochet (kind of). I made a hat and scarf. I don't know enough to follow a pattern, though.)

("Jon" if you want to wear a dress to Rebecca's wedding, go ahead. I'm sure you would be beautiful. I think, perhaps, a blush pink color? Although maybe not for a fall wedding. Hmm...)