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Sunday Sundown Rundown - 10/27/24


3 Up

1. Poll Workers Training - We're here. And it's almost time. God bless so many poll workers who do the job, and lately, under scrutiny and for some, under death threats. Let's be civilized, everyone. Go vote! 

2. MLB World Series - MLB got exactly what it wanted. New York vs. Los Angeles. The series hasn't gone the way that I want it to, but from a greater baseball fan perspective, it's been amazing. 

3. Biden Apology - Look, you can say a lot of things here. And most people, especially if you're not a fan of Biden, likely will. But for a President to apologize - APOLOGIZE! - to a group of people where policy marginalized or destroyed their community is rare. Think about our history and everything that includes. I'm just saying nothing else other than it's rare, and really, it's the right thing to do. 

3 Down

1. Political Uprising - As the top "up" mentioned, we're here. And with that comes all of the heightened political garbage we can expect. We've already seen some of it. People get ugly. And, likely will. The next few days are going to be interesting. And stressful. And, annoying. Regardless, go VOTE! 

2. McDonald's E.Coli Outbreak - McDonalds is like that "sure thing" in the food industry. An E.Coli outbreak this week definitely stripped that away. 

3. LeBron and Bronny Backlash - I said my piece on this a few weeks ago. I'm super happy for LeBron - as a dad that has to be awesome. The moment just lacks reverence and authenticity. Kudos to Coach Reddick for getting it out of the way. However, I still think my storyline would've been best. But hey...

1 Yikes!

1. Tyrique Stevenson - I was fortunate to watch that Hail Mary pass live as it happened by the Commanders. However, for Stevenson, to be taunting the crowd, missing a portion of the play, and then becoming the person to tap the ball allowing the game-winning catch to be made, is something. Film study will be brutal. Get ready to humble yourself. 

Cover Photo

Baloo, an Asiatic black bear, investigates a pumpkin at Five Sisters Zoo ahead of Halloween on October 24, 2024, in West Calder, Scotland.

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