Credit, where credit is due...

Say this about President Obama.  He is courageous.  Regardless of core values; this man has convction about the ideas he has embraced.  That's a good thing.  Leaders need to "lead boldly."   Unfortunately, for many of us, he is leading/leaning the wrong direction.

But...if in the course of this presidency, this President is persuaded--it's possible--to tack back toward the middle, his courage in leading, his charisma and his intellect will make him a very formidable politician--in terms of what he might be able to accomplish during his tenure as the leader of the free world; the most powerful person on the planet. 

The key...to courageosly face down those on the extreme left.   If he, when he, finally embraces the fact that he's not simply reperesenting the South Siders of Chitown...but "we the people"...I believe his presidency could be salvaged and become something more than simply a watershed "moment" when America came to grips with her diversity--then moved on. 

I believe it can happen.

Perplexed...and amused.

Yesterday, President Obama reminded us, again, that the election is over.  Mr. President, when does the governing part start?   Please, Mr. President,  keep the main thing, our economy and jobs, the main thing.

Not to be outdone, Vice President Joe Biden, made an interesting assessment of his role in leading our nation.  "Being Vice President is...easy."  Laura, my wife, commented this morning at breakfast..."This must be what candidate Obama meant in his campaign promise to bring a 'new transparency' to Washington."

She is so clever.

Finding rest...

Last week Home taking care of my soul mate.

This week breathless trying to catch up.

From stress to distress.

Last week Gentle servant, loving husband,

best friend, chief cook, bottle washer, caretaker.

This week Solving problems, answering questions,

consulting, advocate, agent, sales pro.

From stress to distress.

Then it occurs to me...

"Come unto me all you who are weary

and burdened and I will give you rest...

for I am gentle and humble in heart,

and you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is easy and

my burden is light."

Peace.