Political decency... and apples

Last night Barack Obama and John McCain gave speeches at the Alfred Smith Memorial Dinner, a charity fundraiser in New York. I had never heard of the event, but it is apparently a long-standing tradition that presidential candidates attend (along with a who's who list of politcal figures) and "roast" each other. It was really funny, and done in good spirits also. Seeing Obama and McCain laughing together was a refreshing change from the bitter campaigning. It's unfortunate that politics can't be lighthearted and good natured more often.

Part one of McCain's speech and the rest of it. Most of Obama's speech and his closing remarks. Watch them, it'll make you feel good.

Something else that makes me feel good: fall. Can you envision anything more delicious than picking a crisp apple from a tree with colorful leaves? Me either.