It’s been a week. An alleged assassination attempt (and the proposed solution of a $400 million ballroom). More vindictive, frivolous prosecutions. Stalemate in a war that was started to wag the dog. FCC boot licking. Demolition of the Voting Rights Act. Grifts too numerous to keep track of. I’m finding it increasingly difficult to stave off the apathy that is hovering in the wings. Which is why my “vacation” couldn’t come at a better time. Next week, my travel companion arri