A slow return

I'm taking my time returning to civilization, with my mind still river mellow. I'm finding the news is something I really don't want to think about.
One item I will comment on: Ellen Simon has announced that she will again run for congress in my district, AZ-1. My response is "please, don't". Simon ran a completely lackluster campaign against Rick Renzi in 2006, and while she might be a competent congressperson there really is nothing inspiring about her. I'm betting that Renzi won't be the rethuglican candidate for 2008, but I really want a dynamic Democratic candidate.