Andrew Klavan: "The Extremists Are Coming!"

Deep in the October

I could list all the many things going on in my off-line life that have kept me from blogging this month, but that would take time I don't have. So for now, let's just say that October has been a repeat of June, but on steroids. (Literally, at least where the dog is concerned.)

See you in November. (I hope.)

An Unexpected Breakfast Guest

The next time a sweet older lady says, "I hope nobody minds dogs at the table," I'll know to take her literally...

Rick Sanchez, Bigot Smasher!

Given his almost legendary history of saying dumb and firing-worthy things on air, would you believe this is what finally got Rick Sanchez fired from CNN?

Lord knows I've got my own issues with Jon Stewart and The Daily Show, but Stewart is hardly a "bigot." And for every segment where I think Stewart goes completely off the rails, there's also one where I think Stewart gets it absolutely right. Or at least, for every three or four segments where I think Stewart goes off the rails, there's one where I think he gets it absolutely right. I've never been able to say that about Rick Sanchez.

Buh-bye, Rick. I can only hope your replacement provides half as much blog fodder as you did...

Portrait of a Nervous Bingle

The last day or two have brought a California rarity, thunder, back into our lives. Having both grown up back east, my wife and I are loving these repeated, rolling blasts from our pasts.

Our Golden (a.k.a. "The Bingle"), however, isn't sharing the joy.


Our poor girl is having a very tough morning...