And now, a bit about the other election.

Last night was perhaps my favorite American Idol episode ever. How can you not love a television show that features a hard-rocker staring lovingly into Andrew Lloyd Weber's wee beady eyes? Or when a tattooed Irish lass belts out Jesus Christ Superstar? Or when your heart breaks as Brooke, America's Sweetheart, forgets the words to Lloyd Weber's most obscure song?

I'm going to be honest, I've not been a David Cook fan, but last night, his phantom won me over. Who would have thought Music of the Night would have been what clenched it for me?

A Fun Game to Play

Check out CNN.com's Delegate Game....Is it just me or could we possibly have a situation where no one gets the nomination? I suppose in that situation John Kerry gets it...

A Green Addendum, Because What's More Fun Than Shopping AND Saving the Planet?

A few of May or May Not's Favorite Green Things
Super-Special Earth Day Bonus Edition

• Toyota Pruis. May or May Not is saving her penny's for this little gem.
  
• ENVIROSAX. So many uses, so little time.
• Mrs. Meyers for President.
• Freecycle.org. Have I mentioned how much I love this?
• Trader Joe's. Oh how I can spend an hour obsessing over tapanade or bruchetta.
  

Mother Earth

Happy Earth Day, Readers! I know you are all excited to reduce, reuse and recycle today.

In a related obsession, I've become a member of freecycle.org. It's AMAZING. Like eBay, only free. Basically people clean out their garages and basement and offer up their goodies for free to others who might be looking for a 10-speed bike or an ice cream maker. I'm convinced that I'm going to find some sort of wonderful find, like a hidden Monet or maybe the Declaration of Independence on the back of four dogs playing poker.

I'd highly recommend it---not only is it free, but you get that warm fuzzy global warrior feeling. Like what Al Gore must feel like all the time. No wonder he gave up on the political gig. He gets to have way more fun doing this.

Making the Heart Grow Fonder

Sorry for my absence, readers. I know you've missed me terribly. A quick snapshot of how I've been spending my time:

• Driving Miss Daisy. I've been volunteering for Clinton's campaign in Indiana, which has included some rather remarkable driving adventures with Sean Astin (Rudy), Chelsea herself and, as of yesterday, a trip in President Clinton's motorcade. For a political junkie like myself, this is the height of it and has been made even better by the surrogates themselves...and their quick wit and a depth and breadth on the issues like I've never seen. After this, and seeing HRC speak at Ben Davis, I'm even more convinced that Senator Clinton is a fine choice for president and she'll definitely have my vote on May 6th.
• Family Vacation. A couple of weeks ago, my family (mom, dad, brothers) and I went for Spring Break in Washington, DC. It was a great week, filled with cherry blossoms, monuments and, blessedly, me staying with Friend Abbey rather than with the rest of the family. We had great fun and even liked each other at the end of the trip.
• Help! I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up. Sadly, while we were on Spring Break, May or May Not's grandmother took a tumble and broke her hip. Undaunted and stubborn, Grandma has kicked a## in rehab, gotten out of the hospital two weeks early and even made it to get her weekly hair do, walker and all.
  

That's all for now. I'll try to be more timely, in the midst of my busy primary schedule (snark).