I’m going to be mostly away from the blog for the next week. It’s probably the longest I’ve stepped away since at least July, 2005. I’m off to a Writer’s Conference outside Portland, where I hope to perhaps to have a shot at selling a novel. Yes, like many political writers, I’m an aspiring and hardworking novelist. After this conference, I’m off to the Comedy Sportz World Championships in Portland at the Gerding Theater.

Your prayers are much appreciated as we travel, as well as for our transportation and finances. Last night, my car decided to blow a head gasket. Thankfully, this didn’t happen in an isolated spot in Eastern Oregon while we were on our way, but it’s going to be a chunk of change to fix.