They say that March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb. But February 2004 came in like a black-breasted buzzard, and went out like the Jacana.
Or, abandoning the animal-theme, February came in with the elites firmly in charge of the culture, not giving one whit about things most important to you and me. A culture where major American institutions like the NFL and CBS thought nothing of putting on a sex-laden show at the Super Bowl halftime -- and that was before the so-called wardrobe malfunction.
But February went out with the bloodied face of a cinematic Christ, somehow forgiving his executioners. And the solemn faces of true believer movie-goers, in one sold-out theater after another, propelling The Passion of the Christ to blockbuster status.
America is hungry for change. Change in our culture. Change in our hearts. And in the shortest month (the extra leap-year day wasn't even needed), America served notice that change is in the air.
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