Take the quiz, they beckon. So, confident in my abilities and tastes, I took the quiz. Let me warn you, your tastes may influence your answers. After all, mustard is fine, but it flunks the taste test with some foods. 

–A fried egg sandwich with a thick juicy tomato: Mayonnaise. 

–Piping hot extra crispy fries: Ketchup. Malt vinegar, a close second (first place if you’re at the beach).

–A hamburger: Ketchup and Mustard. Maybe even Mayo or A-1. Are we talking turkey burger–definitely need Mayo and Ketchup and Mustard. Thick, juicy, extra charred Angus burger: I’m with the President on the Grey Poupon discussion. If we’re talking roadside slider, I give it the mustard and ketchup duo squirt with plenty of pickles. See, it’s the specifics that decide, not my condiment IQ!

BTW, I know when to use mustard! It’s all about the taste, baby.

You get the picture: A condiment is only as good as its environs. Yes, I know Ketchup has some unnecessary ingredients–take the test, you’ll see.

Yes, I know Mayo has some unnecessary components–calories. Oops, now you know.

Mustard has its place. Not on every plate.

Take the test. It’s worth the squirt.

We have heard the call and will move forward. I love the idea that this President understands how we must once again regain our leadership role in the world. Americans are obviously ready to help–2 million people standing outside for hours in less than ideal temperatures says it all. They shouted the President’s name and wore a variety of outfits showing their support. My favorite was a t-shirt with the new President’s face adorning a big S, Superman body–this shirt may have said it all. We are looking for a superhero and have found one, our new rock star who happens to be our new President, Barack Obama.

Just saying the name and the title together brings both a smile and a sense of relief. We are under a new administration and the city and the Nation are abuzz with the prospect that things will change. Hope has arrived at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and the world should sleep better knowing that change has come and America is back. We need time but we can attain all our greatness under this leadership.

Listen, world, hear us roar. We are coming back. I plan to sleep well tonight. We can become that great Nation we all want.

Good night.