Where Kerry Went Wrong
It's early yet to be saying eulogies for the Kerry campaign, but Jonathan Alter (who would very much like Kerry to win) puts on his campaign manager hat and puts together some good criticisms of the Kerry campaign. On a side note, is it me, or does Alter look like a random character from The West Wing?

Review: A most amazing comic-book artist
Alex Ross is a pompous egomaniac. The problem is, though, that he really is that good. This apparently came out last year, but I need to get a hold of it.

A Look at Scenes From Hurricane Ivan [via Eel]
Pensacola is almost certainly not as we left it a week or two ago. I imagine that the condo unit we stay in is going to get some much-needed new furniture. I just hope that that one room with the lime green walls and glowing flamingo ornaments will not repeat that error. Interestingly, this article talks about the Flora-Bama, which is an institution down there. The younger portions of the Stenholm and Whitlock clans usually make a trip out there, though we didn't last year. Sounds like they have some work to do before it reopens.

What my sources have to say about the "Bush Bounce"
Chris Elam posts an email from some national poll consultants regarding an oddity in the Pew polls, which one day show Bush with a 13-point lead and the next show a dead heat. BurntOrangeReport's Byron echoes my feelings on polls and media.

Couple have wedding reception at KFC
It's reported from The Sun, so it's suspect. Nonetheless, since my prom dinner was a three-course Wendy's bagged meal, I can't help but hope it's true.