Giddy with delight!

I can't believe it!

Rep. Tom DeLay, whose iron hold on the House Republicans melted as a lobbying corruption scandal engulfed the Capitol, told TIME that he will not seek reelection and will leave Congress within months. Taking defiant swipes at "the left" and the press, he said he feels "liberated" and vowed to pursue an aggressive speaking and organizing campaign aimed at promoting foster care, Republican candidates and a closer connection between religion and government.

Nice start to the day!

And on the other hand, there's this:

A Senate Republican wants an Army general who drew criticism for church speeches casting the war on terrorism in religious terms to lead the U.S. special operations command.

This, of course is that nutcase Boykin. He should have been reprimanded or even
relieved of command for his ridiculous comments, so of course the Republicans want to promote him. For all the details, go here

This is guaranteed to make you feel old and out of touch, but it's also pretty cool.

I am extremely honored to be nominated for the Edublog Awards! My name is Bob Sprankle. I have been a 3/4 grade Multi-Age elementary teacher for 9 years at Wells Elementary in Wells, Maine, USA. My class Room 208 has had a blog for over a year and started podcasting last April.

I actually heard one of their podcasts on the radio. What will they think of next?