I can’t say that I woke up ahead of my alarm this morning, ten pounds lighter and early for everything I had to do… but I can say I woke up without feeling the need to check the news before getting out of bed in case something Trumpian happened. I ::gasp:: checked the weather first.
I had a doctor’s appointment today, one of those annual ones where usually the chat is focused around test results and health issues. Today this doctor who has NEVER discussed politics before in my presence danced around actually sounding partisan while expressing her delight that we soon will have someone in charge who values science.
I know that President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris (admit it, you like saying it too!) have a huge job ahead of them trying to unfuck the country and get us out from being the combination laughingstock/pity target of the entire world. But it is, to me, a bit brighter out this week. How about you? Hop over the story break, enjoy a tune, then after you peruse the Tops share how you’re feeling in the comments.
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Saturday night I watched Saturday Night Live for as long as I could stay awake. There was the cold open where somehow in an HOUR AND A HALF they recreated The White Pantsuit. There was host Dave Chappelle’s fantastic monologue. And then there were the Foo Fighters. Premiering a song on SNL, in front of a live audience, and it. was. awesome. See for yourself:
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From FishOutofWater:
Destructa deconstructs Trump’s support from white conservative evangelical fundamentalists with a dash of vinegar and a pinch of salt. Yes, we’re talking about either the mental gymnastics olympics or a members of a tax exempt political organization. From nancyjones’ Reflections from my neighborhood.
From 3CM:
Suggesting this one by micaspence for Top Comments because it is insightful, realistic, and wise. From LuvPure’s Shouldn't I be more excited?
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Top Mojo for yesterday, November 8th, first comments and tip jars excluded. Thank you mik for the mojo magic! For those of you interested in How Top Mojo Works, please see his diary on FAQing Top Mojo.
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Top Pictures for yesterday, November 8th 2020. Click any picture to be taken to the full comment or picture. Thank you jotter!
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