Today is all those things: the end of Carnival (= Mardi Gras) and the last day before Lent; Primary Day in 24 states (the news keeps saying, "More than 20 states," which makes me pause in wonderment) and, here in NYC, ticker-tape parade day to celebrate the Giants' inexplicable Super Bowl clobbering of the Patriots. The first doesn't really affect me and I'm skipping the third, but as to the second, I voted already and the joint was jumpin'. I live in an activist neighborhood, so turnout is always good, but this was double what I usually see for a primary. I want all of you in those 22 states to be able to report you voted, if anyone asks, so get out there!