awesome

[stephenmalkmus]

I love life right now. I haven't felt this optimistic in a long while, even though I'm going through my typical fall-depression (the autumn doldrums).  I'm in such a good mood I'm even using proper capitalization.

First, I was watching Meet the Press sunday and all four guests he had on, including a brother from the National Review, said the GOP is in big trouble.  That asshole Robert Novak predicts they'll lose 20 seats in the House, maybe more.  The NR dude says probably more.  And the polls they showed were reminiscent of the 1994 elections where the dems lost control o'er both their houses.  Anyway, so that was quite nice.  I'll admit, it felt nice to feel, for once, like someone I'm voting for might win.

Second, tv is finally getting good again.  Ever since the late 90's, television programming has pretty much sucked.  Dig this: 

• Sunday:  Amazing Race - the only reality show worth watching, nice sights.
  
• Monday:  Heroes - surprisingly good drama about people who have evolved to have special powers.  Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip - Aaron Sorkin's latest show.  I've heard it's getting bad reviews, but I think it's pretty sweet nonetheless.
• Tuesday: Nothing.
• Wednesday: 30 Rock - maybe Tina Fey wasn't the reason SNL sucks, because I pretty much like this whole show.  Lost - as usual, I'm a pretty big lost fan.
• Thursday:  The Office - fucking awesome.  It's probably my most anticipated show of the week, taking the title from Lost.

Yeah.  I don't really like watching tv, but whatever.  The fucking ELECTIONS.  I'm so happy now.  They said they've pretty much given up on Mike DeWine.  Dems may take the Senate.  How sweet would that be.  Though it may not be as awesome as it sounds, because, as Novak said, President Bush may find that veto pen he's lost for the last six years.  Sad but true.

Lastly, cool movies and music are coming out.  I think I'll swing by and get Yo La Tengo's lastest album, cause I'm Really liking Pass the Hatchet, I Think I'm Goodkind