What I Have Learned

Like a lot of people in the country, I suspect, I woke up late, with the most vicious and thrilling hangover of my life. And, like most of those a lot of people in the country, I've been spending most of the day so far in thoughtful consideration of what I witnessed last night. And what it means.

I decided that it would probably be a good idea to start keeping a list of lessons learned…

* Democratic voters are considerably less violent and rioty in victory than Philadelphia Phillies fans.

* I am capable of feeling sympathy for Sarah Palin. Almost.

* If you're gonna stay up till 4 am imbibing Hope by the pint glass, it might be a good idea to consider drinking a glass of water before going to bed. And maybe an Advil.

* A poorly-written article about Michelle Obama's keen sense of style in the New York Post has the power to bring me to tears in a crowded subway car.

* We actually can, apparently.

And here's my list, so far, of brand new questions…

* What am I gonna obsess over from now on?