Let the dog in!

1. an interval of time between the close of a sovereign’s reign and the accession of his or her normal or legitimate successor.
2. any period during which a state has no ruler or only a temporary executive.
3. any period of freedom from the usual authority.
4. any pause or interruption in continuity.
Origin:
1570–80; < L, equiv. to inter- inter- + rēgnum reign

Our country is in an interregnum now, in case you didn’t know, and the economy is not happy about it.

At our house, we had an interregnum recently when I visited a friend in Portland for a weekend. Kid was not happy about it. At least not when we talked on the phone Friday night and her anger contorted into a loud, weepy, swirling heap.

That was fun to hear long distance when dining out with friends. Then I hung up and ordered wine.

We both got over it.

Let’s hope our economy gets over it, too. Go buy wine, everyone!

Helps the economy and calms the ruffled psyche.

And as part of a healthy Sardinian diet, it’s good for you, too. Ask Dr. Oz.