Pessimistic mood

While not in a bad mood, I'm having a difficult time finding any good news today. Just like Helen Reddy. The government is full of jerks. The Middle East is full of jerks. Everybody is full of drama. In the past week, three people in my little world have had to go to the hospital. I'm aware of two current break-ups. Several people who are looking for jobs. And near-record lows for this time of year in D.C. It's all very disheartening. This would be a great time for someone to invent an inexhaustible source of clean energy, or perhaps for aliens to say hello. Just something to get out of this malaise, for which I blame GW Bush and Osama bin Landen in nearly equal amounts.