I saw greatness today.
Humility. Good will. Cajoling. Compromise. Then consensus.
I saw men and women reach across a gulf of ideology, steer into the headwinds of a rhetorical tempest, because they were more concerned about doing right than being right; more about all gaining than some winning.
Yes, it had to do with public policy... but instead of in our nation's Capitol, it was in a frost-bound state Capitol. Pride took a holiday today. If it can happen here, why can't the big shots get it in DC?
I saw the best of what I attempted to describe here.
But I've been miles from home all week. And I miss my kids, and haven't gotten road souvenirs yet. Don't suppose this shoe buffing cloth and a packet of gourmet decafe coffee will do, huh?