The Writer's Life 9/16 - Humans

The mass market edition of the novel Zoo by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge is 400 pages. The TV series based on it has filmed 13 episodes -- and is not done. As it did with Stephen King’s Under the Dome, which ran three seasons, it looks like CBS will milk it until its ratings go south. Boooo! I watched despite the awful dialogue, as the story line is interesting and there are creepy moments. I will not watch when it returns next summer.

Given the new tension between the U.S. and Russia, I find it odd that an American and Russian astronaut are halfway through a year’s stay at a space station. Completely at odds on Earth yet cooperating in deep space -- the human race -- endlessly fascinating.

I hate writing about Hillary, as there is so little that’s fresh to note, but a statement she made recently has added spice to the news. Addressing a rally for victims of sexual assault, she said women: “…have the right to be heard. You have the right to be believed.” Of course, this excludes those who accused Slick Willie of sexual assault. As everyone knows, they were pawns of the vast right wing conspiracy. Her political instincts are laughable.

A New York judge has ruled that drivers are allowed to scrawl profanity on the checks they use to pay violations, as long as they are not threatening harm. I’ve been tempted to do it on those rare occasions when I’ve forgotten to move my car for alternate side street cleanup. I didn’t because I feared retaliation in unforeseen ways. I hate the leeches that prey on drivers, but, unless injustice is obvious, it’s probably better to pay up quietly than vent. It’s good to see a judge come down on the side of free speech, though.

Late last night in L.A. the Dodgers and Rockies played a 16-inning game wherein they set a record for players, 58, and pitchers used, 24. Colorado alone used 13 pitchers and 30 players, both records. Rookie hurler Jason Gurka was forced to play RF in the final half-inning of the Rockies' 5-4 win.

And here's a shout-out to Canadiens' defenseman P.K. Subban, who over the next seven years will be donating $10 million dollars to the Montreal Children's Hospital. Wow! Kudos, sir.

My thanks to the kind folks who bought, swapped and donated books today.

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