Ah, Hallowe’en!

From the listless repose of the place, and the peculiar character of its inhabitants, who are descendants from the original Dutch settlers, this sequestered glen has long been known by the name of SLEEPY HOLLOW, and its rustic lads are called the Sleepy Hollow Boys throughout all the neighboring country. A drowsy, dreamy influence seems …

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Whitefish!

Have you heard the story of this 2-person utility company from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s hometown which managed to get a $300M contract from Puerto Rico to repair the territory’s electrical grid? That seems a little bit crony-ish, does it not? Well, the contract has surfaced: Boom. Leaked copy of the Puerto Rico / Whitefish …

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Exciting day, huh?

Senators Corker and Flake spew contempt at His Orangeness President Trump in the morning (my time) and then the Dodgers take Game One of the World Series in the afternoon. If only Corker and Flake had the cojones to stay and fight rather than just retire. Doing that gives Trump ally Bannon an opportunity to …

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The Astros win the pennant!

So the Dodgers’ opponent in the World Series will be the Astros. Congratulations to them for beating the Evil Empire in two consecutive must-win games yesterday and tonight. The Astros were in the National League for the first fifty years of their existence, so they and the Dodgers have history together. The most memorable may …

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Dodgers crush Cubs in Game 5 to advance to the World Series for first time since 1988 – LA Times

Enrique Hernández hit a pair of home runs, including a grand slam in the third inning, ace Clayton Kershaw gave up one run in six innings and the Dodgers defeated the Cubs, 11-1, in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series for the first time since 1988. Source: …

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Rocks have more good sense

After facing criticism for not calling the families of four soldiers who died in combat, President Trump reached out to one of the widows Tuesday and said her husband “knew what he signed up for … but when it happens it hurts anyway,” according to Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.). The call between Trump and Myeshia …

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Stills – Collins

We all know the history, right? Stephen and Judy were “an item” for some time in the Sixties, and Stephen wrote “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” for/about her. It appeared on the first Crosby Stills & Nash album and was released as a single in 1969. All these years later they’ve teamed up on a lovely …

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