singer s impeccable timing. so today, all of these stories that dominate our national discourse, the mess in washington, the soaring prices, the spending craziness, they re all taking a back seat to a front and center superstar that might ever so briefly take our minds off of what ailes us and units it. the markets are calling it the adele rally. maybe they re not but i am. that s why i m making a big deal out of it. not some weird, disturbing obsession but because of the calming, captivating lyrics that she brings to the world that needs this welcome distraction. that s why this is so big. because something good is back. what better way to jump in to a weekend, right? by the way, you re welcome, america. the world is watching. at least your world.