1. I pray for the folks on the east coast. “Sandy” killed people and caused billions in property damage. Yet, I think I am grateful to live in the day
and age we do--when people can receive plenty of warning. Thousands of lives
would have been spared in New York in 1938 and in Galveston in 1900 (to name
two major storms) had there been more advance warning.
2. Today is Election Day. I think the posts I have seen
advocating turning this day into a national holiday have it right. Surely that
would encourage more turnout, jog our memories as to how blessed we are, and remind us that “[W]e the people” are responsible for our own government. This last point
is so important. Ultimately, in terms of making a difference, it’s not the
politicians; it’s the people. Politicians always listen to their bosses—otherwise known as
their constituents.
3. We are halfway through the NFL season and I am sticking
with my preseason Super Bowl picks-- San Francisco and Houston.
4. I know everybody has jumped on Dallas’ case lately,
including myself; however, last Sunday night, they showed me something in their
loss to Atlanta. They played very well in the harshest of environments against
the team with the best record in football. Dallas is facing adversity at just
the right time—now. Four of the last five Super Bowl champions had similar
records this time of the season. They all peaked at the end. Mark my words:
barring injury, Dallas will make the playoffs this year and play very well. If
they peak and catch some breaks—they will make it to the Super Bowl. You heard
it here first.
5. Did you
see the TIME cover story on Spielberg’s new movie LINCOLN? The movie opens this
weekend. I think this is a must-see movie.
*Thanks to Peter King for the inspiration for this
title.
Our kids got out of school for Election Day. I think more because they are using the schools to vote and didn't want the trouble of keeping kids/public separate (no one ever cared when I was a kid about that, but anyway). They did encourage the parents to take their kids to vote with them.
ReplyDeleteDavid and Kirsten got to go to a pre screening of the movie Lincoln. Both liked it, though David wasn't sure how well it would do at the box office because it is long and not fast moving. But, they both liked it and I am looking forward to seeing it when it comes out.
I forgot; you are married to a famous historian. Thanks for the head's up on Lincoln... and for commenting!
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