The stalemate is over and gumment workers are back at it. At least for the time being.

Good news: when we go to D.C. on Saturday the Smithsonian will be open and Em can look at dinosaur bones.

The bad news: the unchastened fringe will be back at it, first in December with the budget and then on January 15th with the debt ceiling. January 15th is my birthday. Maybe my present will be a long term plan that includes cooperation and putting the good of the country first. About as likely as my getting a miracle.