I took in my flag today.

I'm not feeling very patriotic or happy today. I'm probably going to have to change the "Defend America Defeat Bush" to a more appropriate bumper sticker that says something like "F**K BUSH" but that may be too mild. I have to take off the other bumper sticker now too- it said, "We support our troops, just not the current unelected White House occupant." I'll have to find something with just "We support our troops" on it. They need all the help they can get.

I cannot resist sharing a poem I grew up with. It is found in the book, "Poems for the John" by Jackie Kannon published in 1960.

The election is over, the result is known.
The will of the people is clearly shown.
Let's forget our quarrels and show by our deeds-
We'll give our leader all the help that he needs.
So let's all get together and let bitterness pass-
I'll hug your elephant, and you can kiss my donkey.