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Just One Word
With 100% of my brain cell precincts reporting, there is only one word that summarizes my feelings today.
Before They Start Counting
I’m not making a prediction about the outcome of today’s election, but I have a few last minute observations to share before they start counting ballots.
As I Tweeted
Think of everything you’ve done in your life. Add to that everything your nine closest friends have done. The total would still not be as much as Quincy Jones accomplished in a single year.
First Time Early Voter
Here are some observations from my experience on Friday, when I voted early for the first time in my life — including an absolutely insane lawn sign at the polling place.
More Vegas Stories
Here are some stories about how much the Las Vegas strip has changed since I started going there, and about my recent visits to the Neon Museum and Pinball Hall Of Fame.
Halloween Harris Style
For Halloween, I have re-posted one of the most popular pieces I’ve ever written, from back when my daughter was 7, with details on how to carve a jack o’lantern and the all-important choice of which candy to give away.
Four Random Thoughts
Quickies about the late Teri Garr, a concern about Brian Williams’ election night coverage for Amazon, advice for a guy on how to impress his girlfriend, and a social media post that made me roll my eyes.
Lower Your Expectations
While I hope Kamala Harris wins next week’s election, I am keeping my expectations low for what will happen thereafter. Read why you should, too.
Best Thing I’ve Read Today
Virginia Heffernan says recent polls show not only good news for Kamala Harris, but also debunk bunk about Hispanics and Black men supporting Trump.
An Editorial Editorial
The media that covers media has been apoplectic since Jeff Bezos ordered the Washington Post not to publish an endorsement of Kamala Harris. But here’s the big piece of the story they’re missing.
The Sphere
I hadn’t planned to visit The Sphere in Las Vegas, but when a friend said he really wanted to see what it was like, I figured what the hell and agreed to join him. Here’s my review of the experience and the movie shown inside.
Dating A Republican
Let’s spend a few minutes with Garfunkel and Oates (Kate Micucci and Riki Lindhome) singing about dating a Republican.
The Culture Of Lying
With two weeks to go until election day, I’ve been musing about the culture of lying that has grown so large in America and the people willing to drop their morals to support unrepentant liars.
MYMNK: “Cadillac Records”
The newest addition to my Movies You Might Not Know list is this 2008 title about Chess Records, the home to legends like Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, and Etta James — and where Chuck Berry recorded his first hits.
Random Football Thoughts
Quickies on Derrick Henry, the addition of Bill Belichick to the Manningcast, and the real reason ABC’s going to simulcast more Monday Night Football games.
Return To The Rep
My wife and I returned to the St. Louis Rep for a fun production of “Dial M For Murder.” Here’s why we hope the theater is headed back in the right direction after some missteps in recent years.
“Saturday Night” Followup
I know this is the third day in a row I’ve written about “SNL,” but there’s one portion of Jason Reitman’s movie about the show that’s so annoying I must return to it.
That SNL Glitch
A technical glitch during the broadcast of “Saturday Night Live” this weekend really got my attention. Here’s the story of how my wife, my oldest friend, and I reacted to it.