Cars and moons.

While Detroit Slept

I personally can't wait to see these new cars hit the market. And I can't wait until they become commonplace. Some would argue that we should bailout Detroit because of the number of people who will be losing their jobs otherwise. Others argue we should bailout Detroit because we bailed out Wallstreet. Both are valid suggestions, but I think we can take the people who lose their jobs in Detroit and give them new jobs in green development. The auto industry is going under anyway, eventually. Why not get ahead of the game and start working toward something we really need - green products, green energy, green housing, green transportation.

I'm really pleased with Obama's apparent determination to make headway on the environment. His environmental team seems sound, and he's met with Al Gore, which raised plenty of eyebrows. What I like is that he doesn't seem to care. He doesn't seem to be pulled around by the people in his administration, or the people who criticise him. I feel like he will make serious changes that could have huge impacts.

I don't know about anyone else, but I feel bad when I drive my car. I think there's something wrong when we're poisoning the earth every time we go to and from work.

I'm drinking some tea and listening to good music here at 9:30 in the morning on a Thursday. I work this evening, and again tomorrow evening. Saturday and Sunday are reserved for writing and studying for my two remaning exams. Friday is devoted to calling newspapers and sending out resumes. A friend of mine got an internship at the Wall Street Journal. He was excited. I got scared.

But, I'm not so much anymore. My faith has returned in the same way the moon does after a few days of darkness. And tomorrow it's a full one, so maybe I'll get some good news.