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Happy Hanukkah From The Four Questions
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing Lightning gear today. Alas, this show of support didn’t help the Bolts win. What is making Dave happy today? Dave and the Complimentary Spouse celebrated the first night of Hanukkah. What is Daveās inspirational thought for the day? Dave says gifts arenāt…
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The Sounds of Hanukkah
It’s Hanukkah! Let’s celebrate with a few non-terrible Hanukkah songs. The first is “Puppy for Hanukkah” by the incomparable Daveed Diggs, best known for “Hamilton.” Neither Lucy nor Linus are Hanukkah puppies, but they get Hanukkah gifts each year. Linus doesn’t like to share toys, and Lucy has a flazĆ©da…
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The Four Questions Are Sick of Turkey
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing an Alabama polo shirt, which he may have to take off when he goes out in public if this game doesnāt turn around. What is making Dave happy today? Dave and the Complimentary Spouse had a wonderful lunch with friends on the…
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The Four Questions Are Living in a Material World
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a Lightning T-shirt. What is making Dave happy today? Dave made it through the wilderness ā somehow he made it through ā and he didnāt know how lost he was till he found you, Madonna slot machine. What is Daveās inspirational thought…
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Turkey Pot, Turkey Pot, Turkey Pot Pie
The Complimentary Spouse usually takes care of all the cooking here at Camp David but, after watching him hard at work all day yesterday for Thanksgiving, I decided it was finally my turn to make dinner. I promise Principal Skinnerās recipe for steamed hams never crossed my mind. After researching…
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In Praise of the Thanksgiving Sandwich
My father, the wisest and kindest man on the planet, believes that any food worth eating can be turned into a sandwich. I take this parental proverb to heart every Thanksgiving. For as long as I can remember, Iāve eaten my Thanksgiving dinner in sandwich form. A Thanksgiving dinner sandwich…
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Happy Thanksgiving From The Four Questions
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing shorts with an elastic waistband because, you know, Thanksgiving. What is making Dave happy today? Dave is happy itās Thanksgiving, even if he canāt spend the holiday with his family this year. Dave is also happy that heās drinking Spy Valley Sauvignon…
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Take The Four Questions Down to the Paradise City
What is Dave wearing today? Dave was wearing a really cool Lightning zip-up but, as he is a schlemiel, he spilled iced tea on himself and had to change into an old T-shirt and shorts. At least it wasnāt hot tea, right? What is making Dave happy today? Dave is…
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Songs About Bond, James Bond
Here are a few thoughts about James Bond theme songs. They’re in no particular order because, try as I might, I find it very hard to rank my favorites. You can’t talk about Bond songs without praising “A View to a Kill” by Duran Duran. This one holds a special…
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Neat Tweets
Appropos of nothing, here is a list of some recent tweets I have enjoyed. First, in “30 Rock,” there are a few throwaway jokes implying that Sbarro, the restaurant chain, is actually run by the wealthy and powerful Sbarro family. In one episode, Jack is trying to convince his girlfriend…