Halloween lovers...

Some folks really go all out to celebrate Halloween.  For example, here are some pictures of Halloween yard decorations at a home near mine.  While I would never go to such lengths, I enjoy the efforts of others to decorate for holidays.  The most we can muster is a wreath on the front door during the Christmas holidays.

Why we all should vote for Hillary

My law school classmate, Henry Weinstein has written a terrific op ed for the LA Times explaining why we should all vote for Hillary Clinton despite our progressive outlook or moral  misgivings.  I encourage you to read it right here. I could not have said it better.  I am making a point of referring disgruntled Bernie Sanders supporters and disillusioned millennials to this article.  Henry has far more "street cred" than I do so I'm hoping his words will sway them.

More from Daryl's House

Need some cheering up in the midst of this depressing election milieu?  I have picked out a couple of performances from a large playlist of performances from Daryl's House that should do the trick.  I'll let these performances speak for themselves.

First, the wonderful, ebullient Allen Stone.

Next the surprising Chromeo.

Remember, these are tracks from a long playlist so you will get the next in order after listening, so just click out of it at that point.  

Colbert nails it...

In case you have not seen it, I'm guessing that you will enjoy Stephen Colbert's hilarious monologue that opened last night's Late Show.  It is now pretty well established that Colbert has proven to be a worthy successor to Letterman; I certainly think so.

WAPO endorsement

Sometimes I read something and say to myself, "I could not have said it better."  Such can be said for today's Washington Post endorsement of Hillary Clinton for president, which you can read for yourself right here.

Back from Carmel

We just got back from a few wonderful days in Carmel by the Sea.  We spent a couple of days just browsing the dozens and dozens of fine art galleries that the town is famous for.  We could not afford anything that we liked, but it was fun to fantasize over what certain pieces would look like hanging on our wall.  We also enjoyed some great meals, which of course featured fresh seafood -- definitely the freshest prawns I've had in quite a while.  

Then of course there was the world-famous white sand beach.  Carmel is known as a dog-lovers town and thus the beach is open to dogs of all shapes and sizes.  (Our dog was not with us on this trip, but he does love it when he gets to come along.)  We took the short walk from our hotel to the beach and spent a while just taking in the sunshine and the ocean, watching the dogs frolic and the sea gulls soar not more than a few feet over our heads.  Ah, the life.  Wish you all could have been there.