Good morning.
The poem of the week is "Design." It's a sonnet by Robert Frost about the design of nature.
KarenMrsLloydRichards provided more brilliant new Haikus this week. She has an ongoing series in the comments of the morning open threads, "Haiku for the Obama administration." #84 me laugh out loud:
Corporate bailoutsAnd, #75 was an homage to Joe the Plumber's new gig:
Swell like Octo-mom's tummy---
But . . . it's "not welfare!"
Joe the Strategist!And, yes, it's Valentines Day. The Washington Blade has a fun article on what it's like to be the love interest of one of the gay members of Congress:
The GOP's all stopped up
Needs a plumber snake
It’s not easy being the valentine of a gay member of Congress.So, let's get started.
Separated by great distances and long working hours, these patient partners sometimes find themselves hundreds of miles apart on special occasions and holidays. In rare instances, they’re subjected to different treatment than the spouses of straight lawmakers.
