November 27, 2020

Happy Friday! Usually on the day after Thanksgiving, I celebrate Buy Nothing Day. This year —given how the Trump-Virus has trashed our local economies— I urge everyone who can to support your local mom & pop stores and restaurants, bars, pubs. The Waltons don't need another buck, but your favorite neighborhood joint could.

You Might Notice a Trend says here comes the pardons.

Egberto Willies sees a roadblock in Georgia.

The Professors' Convatorium reminds us that the Trump-Virus is far from over.

Bonus Track: Colossal finds otherworldly beauty in the intersection of drones and desert.

Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors. You can follow Tengrain on the Twitters, too. Send tips, requests, and suggestions to mbru@crooksandliars.com (with For MBRU in the subject line).

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