Good morning, pups. Today we have Kristof and Collins. (At least some columnists are still out there working.) In “Obama’s Fantastic Boring Idea” Mr. Kristof has a question: When the United States helps African farmers, is it a waste of taxpayers’ money or is it a triumph? In “Small is Beautiful” Ms. Collins says small businesses are everywhere! No wonder politicians want to get on their good side.

Here they are.

The coffee and tea are ready, the cold drinks are in the fridge, and I’ve got banana pancakes for breakfast. The only possible bright side I can see to the Republican “we don’t want no more Medicaid” chorus is the hope that FINALLY people may stop voting against their own interests. (Yeah, I’m a cockeyed optimist. I know…) Have a great day.