on the mend

Work has been mercifully pre-occupying my time the last couple of days. I've retreated from almost all news sources for the time being. Gone through the anger, the denial, and the bargaining. I think I may be coming out of the depression and almost ready to move into acceptance. I know, I know: "don't mourn, organize". I will. WE will. Unless Bush was just playing to his exteme base for the election, I think we'll his true colors now and that will probably frighten the moderate Republicans to their senses. But for now, I'm going to leave the news phone off the hook a little while longer. I'm sure this hangover will pass in time. And then...!