If you can’t spare the time to enjoy the entire 85 glorious minutes of the Prez at the GOP lunch, at least watch Jon Stewart’s short recap of the event. Awesomeness level is 9.3.

Tradition dictates that I sit courtside at a Bulls game every year… this tradition also includes them losing whenever we go.

As I’m blowing out the candle on my birthday muffin today, I’ll be wishing for one thing… that everyone in Wisconsin would take this driving test, and after they fail horribly, read the correct answers and learn. It may actually save lives but more importantly, it might make my daily commute less infuriating.

Here’s a hint for the second question Sconnies… the left lane is for PASSING. Also, not on the test but equally important are:

• Turn signals… use ‘em
• Parallel driving is bad and causes traffic
• Don’t drive in someone’s blind spot
• Driving under the speed limit doesn’t get you into heaven
• Cell phones make your bad driving worse
• Stopping traffic, regardless of intentions, is bad

If you have any further questions about driving, just ask a FIB.

I have the honor to be playing with two Bluegrass Boys on these upcoming tribute shows. We’ll be playing the entire Kenny Baker Plays Bill Monroe record start to finish. Shows are Friday, Nov 6th at Mother Fools Coffee Shop, Madison, WI, 8pm, and Saturday, the 7th at the Richland Center City Auditorium in Richland Center, WI. Now excuse me, I have to practice…

It is very unlikely that Glenn Beck Raped and Murdered a Young Girl in 1990. And just because he has never denied that he raped and murdered a young girl in 1990, does not mean that he definitely did do it.

I personally do not think Glenn Beck raped and murdered a young girl in 1990 but I support the rights of the many, many Americans that have their doubts and think it should be discussed…

Mike and David are coming to Madison this Saturday at the Wil-Mar Center on the near-east side. These boys are the real deal and as good as it gets. If you’re anywhere near MadTown, do yourself a favor and check them out.

You may have seen a post or two here about my adventures with Mike in Australia. Or perhaps you caught him on tour with Elvis Costello and the Sugar Canes? John Hartford? Maybe you heard his mandolin playing while watching the movie O Brother Where Art Thou. Either way, here’s a chance to see him with David Grier–another monster player and three time IBMA Guitar Player of the Year–in an intimate setting. Oh, and you’ll get a chance to taste the greatest brownie on the planet.

Mike Compton & David Grier
Saturday, October 3rd @ 7pm
The Wil-Mar Center
953 Jenifer St, Madison, WI
Tickets $14.99 in advance, $20 at the door

You never tire of the classics and this one still makes me laugh. If you’ve somehow not seen this, you’re welcome.

There was never going to be an actual debate about healthcare reform. Republicans in congress are never going to stand against the insurance industry, especially if the charge is being lead by President Obama. Though I find this unfortunately typical of the Party-First Party, but this also allows us to scrape them off and get some real work done.

So, if you support the healthcare reform including a public option, call your members of Congress and let them know! It’s easy and only takes a minute. Ask them if they support the proposed public option for healthcare reform. Tell them you’d like them to. That’s it. Done. Don’t let someone else’s voice speak for you. Call ‘em!

If you’re not sure how you feel about this issue, get informed. Howard Dean’s Netroots Nation town hall one of the best videos I’ve seen on the subject and is a fine place to start.