Ah, to be a political cartoonist in California in this time of fire and strife. (Or should that be fire and strike?) It seems so symbolic to have the state ablaze right now. There is so much one could do with it, no? And Gray Davis is a better man than me, is all I can say. Because right around now, if I were him, I'd most likely be saying things like, "Now, what am I supposed to do to declare a State of Emergency? I *can't recall*."

[Yup, officially backing down off that 'not going to talk about it' stance. Then again, I said I would. I'm predictable that way.]