We were battened down in New Hampshire on Monday.  Tuesday was rainy and at times sunny with beautiful rainbows.  Tomorrow is back to the business of campaigning.

For many, though, there will not be a back to business for some time.  My heart goes out to the residents of the big cities of New Jersey, to my coastline friends in Massachusetts, and to all the places that have been flooded by Sandy. Last year it was my friends in Vermont who needed our prayers

It is heartening to see President Obama taking charge and Governor Christie of New Jersey being so generous and appreciative of his efforts.  This is how I would like it to be all the time, with no disaster required for civility.