My dentist told me people were lining up at 5:00 this morning to see the Cubs parade. And the cafe across the street from me was sold out of bagels and croissants. They said a bunch of families were in earlier while on their way to the train station to see the parade.

Freakiest thing 538 has said recently: When the Cubs were down 3-1 in the World Series, 538 said that Trump had a better chance of winning than the Cubs had for winning the World Series.

Yeah, that's exactly what I mean when I say "even if Trump is stupid enough to attempt a legal challenge, it won't go anywhere."

I really hope he doesn't. Even if it's guaranteed to fail, the precedent that would set is horrible to think about.

My dentist told me people were lining up at 5:00 this morning to see the Cubs parade.

In her email, my coordinator told me "I made about 30 new best friends on public transportation this morning!"

My dad is having surgery on his neck on Tuesday. I may be watching results from a hospital room.

This surgery is going to be a bear. He is 72. This is neck surgery #2. They are cutting bones and attaching 2 rods and also having to cut some muscle. He will be in a lot of pain they are telling him. He will be in a collar with limited mobility for 2-3 months and he can't drive that whole time.

So, on the AAM open thread today, there's a comment from someone saying they have be anonymous because their boss reads AAM, but they had an interview on Wednesday, and [here's the question].... My staff person who I know reads AAM was out on Wednesday!! I hope she's not looking to leave, but I guess wouldn't be shocked if she were. (Not the one I don't like, a different one.)

Oh, msbelle. That doesn't sound fun.

My coodinator just emailed all the freelancers to tell us that the AMA is giving the employees an extra hour of paid time off today to attend the Cubs parade.

They're estimating 5 million people at the parade and Grant Park. I'm not sure an hour is sufficient.

They're estimating 5 million people at the parade and Grant Park. I'm not sure an hour is sufficient.

The AMA is notoriously tight-fisted, so the fact they even gave employees an extra hour (above their lunch hour) is amazing. I suppose if the parade runs long, it just comes out of PTO? I didn't ask.

Another thing rum is good for - baking apples. Add a little rum and it elevates the whole thing.

I use rum when I run out of vanilla, and it's never been bad!

I am far from a rum expert, but Kraken rum is tasty, has a cool bottle, and every time you drink it, you get to say "Release the Kraken!"

Maybe that's just me.

And in other weird things I said...last night I told M "You've been bar mitzvahed, now you get to join the Christmas gift exchange."