The spill

Assuming our Representative to Congress is correct, the effect of the spill won't actually be that bad: it may dissipate, he said to the local newspapers. Perhaps. People on the coast are complaining about an awful smell in the air.

Nevertheless, the Coast is preparing for the worst. If I understand an article in the Sun-Herald correctly, some officials have claimed that their discussions with federal officials have implied that Mississippi's coast is to be offered as a "sacrificial lamb" because it would be the easiest to clean. Supposedly, that which doesn't dissipate will emulsify, becoming a peanut butter-like substance.

Up north, of course, they're still recovering from the record tornado from last week. There were some concerns that this week would be pretty bad, too, but Mississippi was let off pretty lightly this week—certainly in comparison to those poor souls in Arkansas.

And it isn't even hurricane season yet…