I went to Mexico today

I got a new hat. I only wish the weather in NY was appropriate for such at hat. I'm going to have to wait until next summer. But I'll hang the hat in my room and dream of summer, probably while wearing my ratty old man beret that I adore so much.

I was also hit on the leg by a tiny boy with filthy hands who said nothing but just held out his hand and looked at us desperately. Last time I went to Mexico I made it a point not to give to these kids (to be totally honest, I never give to panhandlers of any age) because it was clear that they were being sent out onto the streets by their parents because small children are more likely to gather funds than adults. Either way, the boy refused to leave until I said "lo siento, no" very firmly.

I suck, being a rich American. Actually, I have no money either, so screw that. I think I feel similarly about all the billionaires in this country who aren't helping with the economic bailout. It's not fair to expect someone who earned their funds to give them to those who, ahem, earn less, but you don't know how to fix this economic crisis. I don't know how to fix this economic crisis. Fucking Congress doesn't know how to fix this economic crisis. So, I'm going to stick out my metaphorical grubby hand out and ask for help. I don't want my money to be on fire anymore.

PS: Warren Buffet, you're awesome.