Year end

Seems like the year is coming to an end. My garden has entered the dreaded "dead of winter". My garden fairy has frost on her head.
And yet, a battle royal is raging in Congress. Cheney had to come back from his favorite war theater to cut off funds dor the elderly, poor children, and education. He saved us 40 billion$ on the back of the poor. It is true that it will pay for about 3 months of the war in Iraq!

The Democrats are showing more spine and managed to block the extension of the Patriot Act because of the amendment mandating drilling at ANWR. I am always amused to see all those devout christians who have forgotten the Sermon on the Mount.....

Meanwhile, in France, it seems like the furor has died down in the suburbs. Time for foie gras, champagne and Restos du coeur. Or is it simmerimg and ready for another eruption weather permitting?