Just what kind of day is it?
It depends on who you are.
The Ford company announces layoffs today, leading workers to call it “black Monday.” But according to the Cox News Service, it’s actually “super blue Monday.”
If you’re having a bad day today, no wonder. According to one scientist, today — Monday, Jan. 23 — is the gloomiest day of 2006.
Cliff Arnall, a health psychologist at the University of Cardiff in Wales, has devised a formula that combines personal and seasonal factors to calculate the year’s emotional low point.
I’m not sure Dr. Arnall is from Wales; I think he might be a liberal living in Canada, where elections today are expected to hand a plurality to the new Conservative party.
Guess which story depresses Michael Moore. Is he more concerned about American jobs or Canadian politics?
Walk for Life
It’s hard to tell if the pro-life crowds around the country were downcast or upbeat yesterday, as they braved stormy weather (in Memphis, at least) to memorialize all the children lost since the Roe v. Wade ruling 33 years ago. Marching through the chill wind, there were signs that the political winds are turning their way. In addition to finding hope in the changes to the Supreme Court, they can also point to an upcoming South Dakota vote that could make abortion illegal in the state.
Take one look at the opposition and it’s pretty clear… well, I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves. Below are a few clips taken of those protesting a pro-life march in San Francisco.
