The Sunshine Empire

In a typical summer we would be entering into what is known as the dog days of summer.  I’ve never understood the canine analogy, but then again I’ve never understood the Sunshine Empire’s chief political advisor’s tendency to refer to a thourogh excoriation as a dog cussing either.  I guess it’s just a southern thing.  This year has been an historic one in many ways, but the last month and a half have begun to drag like the middle third of a Lord Of The Rings movie.  Thankfully, unlike many Augusts this one is going to be wall to wall with important events.  Even though I find no interest watching archery and waterpolo, the summer Olympics in Beijing should dominate the programming on NBC and should have at least one or two politically interesting moments when it comes to World Affairs.  After week one of the Olympics is in the books, we’ll all be heading out to Portland Oregon to vacation and confer on the Jolemite Estate.  Shortly after arriving back in the Sunshine Empire the Democratic National Convention will begin in Denver and we’ll get to see the spectacle of Obama’s acceptance speach at Invesco Field at Mile High.  Then shortly after that the Republicans meet for the early bird special with John McCain.  With all this excitement, February can only not suck in the event the Jaguars make it to the Super Bowl.  But by January we may all be able to hope.