I spent yesterday gathering my pennies and walnuts for Halloween distribution this year. Contrary to popular belief, I do not have razor blades as a bonus giveaway. This will be the first time I have given out goodies in a while, because it finally lands during the week. I have plenty of time to prepare, because we move the clocks back this weekend and I am already on alert. Remember, "Spring forward, fall back." or whatever the official slogan tells us.

Tom Hamilton must be irate this a.m., what with the White Sox on the verge of winning the World Series. His contempt for this organization knows no limit and to have the Sox win before we do, must be propelling Hammy into a deep depression. Anyhow, here is why the White Sox are not the "White Socks." They didn't forget Poland, it has nothing to do with that country.

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The passing of Rosa Parks brings up a lot of topics. I'm afraid she's probably regarded as a footnote during Black History Month for most. But her act was such a courageous one (and I know she wasn't the first one to protest), that it shows when social change becomes the rule, lives can be impacted beyond your dreams.

The Cream reunion seems to have gone off without a hitch. Even at $355 a ticket. Still waiting for Floyd to release something. Even in download form.

Eureka! A beer that tastes like bourbon. Thanks, God.

Exercise Yard

Hey, it's Breeders Cup week. They drew post positions today. With Pat Day retired, it looks Jerry Bailey drew some good mounts. Bailey/Mott on the turf looks like the glory days. Oh, it's study time the next few evenings.

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40 Across: Director Pakula (4 letters) Answer: Alan