Sorry friends, don't know why it's so hard

Despite some healthy self-absorption, I do have some empathy. In the last week I've wanted to cry or puke or something on behalf of other people at least three times, and that's not even counting Wall Street's economic meltdown or ridiculous political ploys by scary old men. Though while I'm on that topic, I did find an excellent summary of the current fiscal situation today.

ETA: my phone got wet and died, so if you want me, send email...