Odds and Ends

I re-read The Cabinet about George Washington's creation of that institution. I plan to write a longer review for another website. It covers the usual ground (a bit redundant at times; some stuff is standard history, not really Cabinet focused) but also stuff more focused to the topic. Overall, it is a good, but not great book.

Penny Singleton again is the best thing in Blondie Goes To College, but there is really not enough plot. Early on, almost gratutiously it seems, she tells Mr. Dithers that she is pregnant. It is a curious bit of news since it doesn't really affect the plot much at all. Mr. Dithers is mad Dagwood wants to stay in college, firing him, but then decides he wants him back. Basically to drive the plot to a conclusion. Eh. Blondie has some amusing bits.

NY Giants lost on Thursday. Mets keep on losing but still have a shot to spoil the Marlins' still alive playoff hopes. The Phils are basically set, the Mets helping them with three losses so far. Toronto keeps blowing it but Orioles finally eked out a 2-1 win today. Texas actually is the division leader now. Tough schedule though so not sure if Astros will blow it. One hopes so.