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Daily throughts from Paul HarrisAbout SNL
Everything about “Saturday Night Live” has become abysmal, including some attributes it shares with other TV comedy shows. Let me explain.
Biden Nailed It
Here’s my reaction to President Biden’s State Of The Union address, including how he clearly exceeded the low expectations his critics and opponents had set up.
Sora Subject
Some thoughts about Sora, the text-to-video AI model from the folks who brought you ChatGPT, and the implications it has for all of us.
Not So Super Tuesday
Attention media outlets: stop trying to make Super Tuesday a big thing this year. Here’s why.
Prime Scam Alert
The email said the payment method on my Amazon Prime membership is no longer valid. I recognized it as a phishing scam and thought I’d let you know about it, too. Here are the details.
Four Random Thoughts
Quickies about ice cream cones, tech companies at the Supreme Court, Apple dropping e-cars, and Jet Blue abandoning Spirit.
Richard Lewis
Here are a couple of stories about my encounters years ago with Richard Lewis, a one-of-a-kind comedian and actor who died this week at 76.
Mr. Perspective on Mitch McConnell
I invoke the phrase “bullshit bonhomie” to explain why I was disappointed at something that occurred after Mitch McConnell announced he’ll step down as Senate Minority Leader in November.
I’m Threaded
I have changed my mind and jumped aboard the social media platform Threads (and two others, as well). Here’s why.
Bonnie TV
I have been a Bonnie Raitt fan for decades, so I’m thrilled she’s featured this month in an “Austin City Limits” concert. I’ve embedded it so you can watch it here.
Political Points
Allow me to vent a bit about recent political posturing about IVF, Biden’s age, and media framing Nikki Haley as a moderate.
The Gateway Geyser
I’m sorry to hear the tallest water fountain in the country — which I visited several times — will spurt no more. Too bad more people didn’t get to enjoy it.
Electric Avenue
Here’s why my interest in buying an electric car has waned, partly because of something a friend recently experienced.
Baby On Board
Yesterday, I spotted a Baby On Board sign in the back window of a car for the first time in a very long while — and started wondering why they stopped being popular.
Is It Done Yet?
Musings on how a songwriter — or any creative person — knows when the project they’re working on is done.
Reading Recommendations
Here are a few pieces I’ve read recently and enjoyed. Some are serious, some are silly, all are worth your time.
Radio Tower Mystery
There are more than a few things that seem hinky about the story of a radio station’s tower supposedly being stolen. Here’s my take, based on personal experience.
See Food
Our visit to a nature center to see various species of fish, sea turtles, and seahorses ended with something that took us aback. Here’s the story.