The purpose of an open mind is to close it, on some issues.

Last night, as I was enjoying dinner at Martin's Tavern in Georgetown, I happened to tell a particularly humorous joke. During the laughter that followed, I was a little self-conscious about my noise level and looked around at the surrounding diners. I did a double-take, peering again at a familiar gentleman.

Senator Joseph Lieberman was staring right at me. I shut up.