The crud that ate Portland

Or at least our little corner of it. We've all been out of commission this week with varying versions of a really nasty stomach flu. The bad news: The Boy has been sick all week, starting with a very messy 3 a.m. wakeup call to his Moms last Sunday. The good news: Everyone I cover got this first, so clearly our familial illness is a sign I'm doing my job well. Whoo-hoo!

When I returned to the world of the living, I was surprised to find out that Lord Vader had taken over the planet. I guess I'm glad the administration is now dressing in line with much of its foreign policy. It's better that we not confuse the rest of the world, lest they get the wrong idea.