Chris Cillizza just wrote,"Let the search for a new champion for fiscal conservatives begin!" in response to Gov. Sanford eliminating himself -- in a rather dramatic fashion -- from the 2012 Presidential race.

Well, Chris, I think we know just the guy.

On a more uplifting note, we are in Maui! This is the view of where we are staying.

After the kids' luggage took a scenic tour to Tokyo, it has arrived today! But not after we had to buy them new clothes here. Nevertheless, having a wonderful time and are about to go get sushi!