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Daily throughts from Paul Harris
A Too-Common Math Complaint
Like many other adults, my daughter often says she’s not good at math. I know that’s not true — but here’s why she says it.
Sickening TV
What do the late Michael Jackson and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” co-star Cheryl Hines have in common? Let me explain.
Turn The Lights Back Off!
Watching Billy Joel perform his new song at the Grammys was painful — not because of the tune, which was fine, but because of the way it was broadcast. Allow me to elucidate.
The Greatest Night In Pop
The Netflix documentary about the making of “We Are The World” deserves a place in the pantheon of great music movies. Here’s a review and my memories of hearing the song for the first time.
Colin Cowherd Gets It Right
I was going to write about the idiocy of MAGA Morons complaining about Taylor Swift being shown on TV broadcasts of KC Chiefs games, but Colin Cowherd said everything I would have. Watch him here.
I’m Just Asking
How’s that supposed boycott of the NFL by right-wing wackos working out? Here’s a graphic that offers an answer.
Jon Stewart’s Return
Some thoughts on Jon Stewart’s upcoming return to “The Daily Show” and what impact it may have on the presidential election.
Betting And Punting
Watching the AFC and NFC Championship games yesterday, I was reminded of this story from 20 years ago in Vegas, when one of my bets on a game came down to a very weird situation.
Franken and Downey
After listening to Al Franken talking on his podcast with fellow former “Saturday Night Live” writer Jim Downey, I remembered loving a classic skit the latter appeared in. I’ve embedded both the conversation and the sketch here.
In A Medical Building?
As I pushed through the revolving door at the entrance, I was hit smack in the face by the unmistakable aroma of bacon — in a medical building! Here’s the story.
Norman Jewison
I was saddened to hear of the death of Norman Jewison this week at age 97, which has me thinking about the amazing films he directed, including these.
Best Thing I’ve Read Today
Shockingly, Rolling Stone’s 50 Worst Decisions In The Last 50 Years Of American Politics don’t all involve Trump and his acolytes. Here’s one of my favorites.
Another Late Show
I support the Madonna fans suing her for starting a concert really late — because I’ve had to sit through similar arrogant behavior by another big music star. Here are the details.
The Last Repair Shop
Here’s a movie that put a big smile on my face. It’s about the craftspeople who repair musical instruments for kids in Los Angeles schools. You can watch this likely Oscar nominee for Best Documentary Short Subject right here.
Bandoneon
I have been to a lot of concerts in my life and seen musicians playing a great variety of instruments. But I didn’t know there was something called a bandoneon until this recent encounter.
Foot Familiarity
I’m having a foot problem, so my physician sent me to a podiatrist — and I’m not sure what I should call her. Here’s the story.
Random Thoughts
Quickies about an Eli/Peyton Manning drinking game that might kill you, the late TV critic Tom Shales, a must-read tennis correspondent, why I don’t go to CES, and an NFL coach’s baffling speeches.
A Political Shocker
In which I express total surprise that a guy who never had more chance of becoming president than you do has dropped out of the race.