Four Random Thoughts
Quickies about Pat Sajak’s last day on “Wheel Of Fortune,” people gored by bison at Yellowstone, what would happen if a MAGA Moron burned the flag, and why election predictions are like Super Bowl prognostications.
Mr. Perspective On Caitlin Clark
Some sports analysts complain the Indiana Fever has lost more than won since Caitlin Clark joined. In rebuttal, I offer a simple explanation as my alter ego, Mr. Perspective.
Best Thing I’ve Read Today
I have written many times about how polls done this far ahead of a presidential election are meaningless. Want proof? Reporter Robert Shapiro has it for you.
A Friend’s Death Has Me Rethinking Facebook
Recent life events have caused me to wonder if I should reconsider my 2021 decision to delete my Facebook account. Here’s why.
Getting The Economy Wrong
The headline read, “Nearly Everything Americans Believe About The Economy Is Wrong.” And I know exactly who to blame.
I Can’t Not Say These Things
I didn’t think I had anything to add to everything that’s been said elsewhere since Trump’s guilty verdicts. But then a bunch of things just poured out of me and into this post.
Movie Review: “Young Woman And The Sea”
Here’s my review of a new movie starring Daisy Ridley as Trudy Ederle, who tried to become the first woman to swim the English Channel in 1926.
The Verdict Is In
The verdict is in for Trump’s hush money trial, and this old Doonesbury panel sums it up perfectly.
Best Thing I’ve Read Today
Bill Pruitt, who worked as a producer on “The Apprentice,” reveals details of the con job that made Donald Trump look like the genius businessman he never was.
Movie Review: “Ezra”
Here’s my review of a new movie about a father trying to do the right things for his autistic son despite pressure from his ex-wife, school authorities, and the police.
Five Random Thoughts
Quickies about Boeing, RFK Jr., the KC Chiefs’ kicker, Tom Cruise, and the NCAA finally agreeing to pay its athletes.
Movie Review: “For Love and Life”
Here’s my review of a new documentary about a man given a diagnosis of ALS and six months to live, who turned that death sentence into a movement to raise awareness of the disease and funding for a cure.
Morgan Spurlock
Here are my memories of Morgan Spurlock, the admitted sexual harasser and documentarian best known for “Supersize Me,” who has died at 53. I’ve included links to his two appearances on my radio show.
The Paul Simon Documentary
Here’s my review of “In Restless Dreams,” Alex Gibney’s new documentary about legendary singer/songwriter Paul Simon.
Best Thing I’ve Read Today
Tim Goodman effectively rebuts the nonsensical idea that it’s a good idea for streaming companies to bundle their services together.