Calvin and Hobbes

I spent most of today writing my syllabi for the next term catching up on news. A good part of my day has been reading economic analysis. Unfortunately, the news is grim; we are screwed. I did come across this cartoon linked on economist Greg Mankiw's blog.
People who read this 15 years ago had to smile. People today will groan.

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I have plenty of posts in the future about the Coke Museum and the trip back. Right now I'm trying (unsuccessfully) to unwind. And I can't find my Ambien. I know I brought it back...