A Little Night Music, And A Decision

Up too late again, getting a churning stomach from watching the news.

There is a song that I just can't get out of my head right now, for some pretty obvious reasons.

These are the two best versions I've ever heard:






After my public hand-wringing a few days ago (sorry if that seemed so damned self-important) about whether or not I could vote for Obama, I can say that I've settled that argument with myself.

I will be voting for Barack Obama without reservation or hesitation.

It is that important and, despite some of my disagreements that are still there, I do believe he will be great for this country.

Not that this brilliant revelation to myself matters to any of you. But there it is.