I weep for my country

I fear that this subject may turn into a series.

I was at work today and someone was complaining that the post office was closed.

Me: It's a day of mourning for President Ford.
Person: Ford? Wow. I didn't know he was a president.
Me: (confused). Yes. He was sworn in after President Nixon resigned.
Person: How cool is that? He made cars AND was a president.

Did I mention that this person was my age?

I weep for my country.

In other news--The 110th Congress convenes on Thursday, and the United Nations Secretary-General Ban started his term. Wahoo!

Currently reading : The Final Days By Carl Bernstein