I haven't written much lately because I don't have a lot of spare time.  Well, that's not exactly true.  The more accurate statement is that I don't feel like using up my spare time writing.  I tend to be a more prolific writer when a) I'm bored, and b) I've run out of other things to entertain myself.  (Meaning, I suppose, that writing is one of my least enjoyable hobbies.)  Unfortunately, I have an enormous backlog of home projects to work on right now, and circumstances at work don't allow much time for personal reflection.

Also complicating the matter is that I really don't have anything to say.  Since the election, current events -- which would normally be my main source of material -- are just not interesting.  Every day's news is a repeat of the previous day:  Bailout, Blagojevich and Winter Weather, with an occasional press conference by Obama.  Sometimes they shuffle the order to make it seem like something new is going on.

As for Blagojevich, I have no doubt he's a crook.  However, I think he's getting crucified by the media without a fair trial, a la the Duke lacrosse players and Richard Jewell.  In that sense I'm glad he's fighting back.  The main bit of tape that I keep seeing referenced is the one where he says (paraphrasing), "I've got this thing that's valuable and I'm not just going to give it away," which seems like pretty thin evidence on which to convict someone.  I mean, seriously, does anyone think that any governor appointing a vacant senate seat isn't going to do some wheeling and dealing?  Anyway, I think going from "it's valuable" to screaming headlines of "he's selling it to the highest bidder!" is a big jump.

Not much to say about Obama's transition, either.  I'm surprised and pleased that he is apparently going to the center with his cabinet picks.  Not sure about the wisdom of picking Hillary over Bill Richardson for Secretary of State, though.  I hope Obama is forceful enough to control all those personalities.  I find it weird but not entirely surprising that he's on television more than the actual president.  But then Bush gives every indication that he's phoning in his remaining days.

Oh, and one quick note on the shoe-throwing incident:  While it was rather hilarious, I think there should be serious consequences for throwing things at the president of the United States.  Also, that reporter needs to turn in his journalism credentials because he's clearly not very objective.