I call him C. Bob or Congressman Bob, much to the horror of some of the more conservative Democrats here in my county.

I can't help it. He's the kind of man who will put you at ease and even call you back himself. It takes a long time to get an appointment with him sometimes but you will have his undivided attention when you meet him. He is there for his constituents.

What more can you ask for?

I'm taking a road trip. It won't be far, it won't be fast, and it won't last long. This 'holiday' weekend (you know, the one that didn't fall on a weekend this year) has left me drained.

Between the erosion in the buying power of my paycheck, personal injuries, the MIA, the KIA, and all the other egregious abuses of our national and spiritual honor - I recommend a Mental Health Day and Road Trip. We will be taking one and I hope you find the gas money to take one as well.