Election Day in Arizona

The polls are packed. 

For some reason beyond comprehension, the elections people decided to make a drastic reduction in the number of polling places. I mailed in my ballot several days ago but the rest of my family, being traditionalists, opted for the old system.

I may see them later tonight.

[Update: I just heard an estimate of a three-hour wait at one site. My guess is this favors Donald Trump. The anti-Trump protests that blocked a highway the other day have probably also helped his campaign.]

[Update: One new report was that a 60 to 65 percent turn-out is expected.]

Why Isn't This Film Better Known?

The trailer for "Beat the Devil."

Good Mood Break

An extraordinary performance of "Mr. Touchdown USA."

First Paragraph

On the steps of the old mission house, the sergeant sat with the boy who called himself Robin, and watched a pigeon being swallowed by a pelican. 

- From Tigerman by Nick Harkaway

Webcam

Streaming video from Market Square in Bruges, Belgium.

"We write our own screenplays."

Jim Harrison has some thoughts worth pondering. Find them at Cultural Offering.

The Recluse

I am chaining myself to my chair and completing my online ethical decision making class.

No more research. I already have more than enough material. 

No more dodging in the name of creativity. I know how everything should come together.

One draft is almost completed. It will now be finished and reviewed. The next draft will be final.

As in final, done, over, finito.

Barring last minute tweaking, of course.

Highly Recommended

Quote of the Day

Every time I fill a vacant office, I make ten malcontents and one ingrate. 

- Louis XIV

Classic

Truly one of the finest films ever made.