A collection of news items of the day plus random musings on things I find interesting.

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Frackin Bills

It was a gorgeous 65 degrees today. I could have spent the day walking or biking, working in the yard, reading in the hammock. What did I do instead? WASTED 3 hours of my life I'll never get back watching the Buffalo Bills STINK UP THE FIELD against the Forty Niners. Now I have to wear a bag over my head, because the Niners are a simply awful team.

For those who don't understand being a Bills fan, think Cubs without the glamor.

What did I do in another life to deserve THIS?

Thankful

For living in beautiful, sunny Palo Alto after returning from a week in Western New York for Thanksgiving. Also for family and old friends. Finally for our health and good fortune in difficult times.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Yes We Did!

Still recovering and finding it hard to believe that the world has changed so much in a week. Stories and reactions to come.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

My Predictions

Updated 11/30

How I did as of today (actual and how much I missed by):
  • Electoral Votes 365 - 173 (-6)
  • Popular Vote 52.7-45.9 (+1.1, -.3)
  • Senate Seats 57-40 (depending on MN) (-1)
  • House Seats 258-175 (depending on outstanding races) (-9)
Not giving up my day job, but not too shabby either.


Because I don't believe in jinxes (he says with fingers crossed)
  • 359 Obama Electoral Votes
  • 179 McCain Electoral Votes
  • 53.8 Obama Popular Vote Percentage
  • 45.6 McCain Popular Vote Percentage
  • 58 Democratic Senate seats
  • 39 Republican Senate seats
  • 267 Democratic House seats
  • 168 Republican House seats