Gloomy continues

Air temperature 51 F, wind south about 5 mph, spotty drizzle. Forecast still iffy for tomorrow's barbarian invasion.

Downside risk review

A large percentage of the early jack-o-lantern crop has suffered from rot and squirrel depredation. If you aim for "disgusting" rather than "perky grin" in your pumpkin carving, you have achieved your design objectives.

I feel so secure

Remembered to leave my pocket knife at home when we went over to vote. Have to go through metal detectors now. Thus we let the fringe rule our lives . . .

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So the Fed has dis-incentivized saving again . . .

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Tonight we will see if you can win a World Series without ever winning a "home game" . . .