I am waiting impatiently for the day when beleaguered, like-minded academics can order James Wolcott's collected essays for their classes.

I am a very reclusive, private person.

I am a registered Democrat who is determined to return my party to the proletarian principles of the Franklin D. Roosevelt era.

I am still waiting for the day that they say, 'Time's up, Blanco. Back to your shift at Walmart.'

I am waiting for the day when the German Bundestag debates the violation of human rights in Saudi Arabia.

As a registered Democrat, I am praying for a credible presidential candidate to emerge from the younger tier of politicians in their late 40s. A governor with executive experience would be ideal.