There is just something so authentically "Bush" about the former President catching a Baylor women's basketball game with Laura, sans cravate. I think its a great sign that George is going to settle into his post-presidential period every comfortably.

I always found it disorienting to read left-wing personal criticism of Bush. You can't be in the media day after day for eight years and not reveal your personality. There is no question Bush made some bad judgments--who hasn't, but the essential character of the man is, as I've said before, exemplary. You can learn a lot about living a happy life by watching the Bush Presidents.

I am less pleased with Mr. Obama. I find myself a little surprised to be "saddened" by his reflexive dishonesty, but that's less a personal knock than it is a recognition that he comes from a part of the American culture that rewards and even celebrates the skillful liar. On the other hand, I think its fantastic that he's the husband of one wife and the father of two very cute little girls. It shows me that his heart is in the right place. God forbid that he do anything to destroy that virtue. On a personal basis, I think someone can be wrong, even dead wrong, and still come around to being a truly good and admirable man if he has demonstrated he understands and practices the real commitment required for family life.

The media has gotten a fair share of criticism for their sappy front covers of the Barack and Michelle or the family portraits. I say--keep it up. The country might not be getting a badly needed stimulus package, but at least they should get a role model of a good family life.