VIDEO: Another day, another mountain

This time, the mountain was in Albuquerque. Dan and I took the world's longest tram (they keep reminding you of that) to Sandia Peak, which is a whopping 10,000+ feet above sea level. The tram isn't for weak stomachs -- just like the food -- but it's worth the ride.

VIDEO: Peek-a-boo with Salt Lake City

That's right. I'm treating my readers like small children. Behold.


I am out of breath, as you might hear.

VIDEO: Salt Lake City from the top o' the library

This is a breathtaking view. The video probably won't express it because of the haze in the sky and the relative graininess of my camera. But seriously, the city essentially hits the mountains. Unbelievable. Or, believable, but hard to believe.



Hey, I got a haircut!

More chronological disorder: Videos from Grant Park

NOTE: Please turn volume down to a comfortable level for the following videos. There is a lot of annoying background Obama cheerleading.

Video the First: a pre-game interview with friend and associate Scott Bedard:



Video the Second: the end of the countdown to West Coast polls closing. And reaction. Notice the shakiness of the camera. People were bashing all around in jubilation.



Video the Third: a post-game interview with Scott.



Please ignore the shoddy cameraman-ship. But please appreciate the effort!

Prelude to a victory: Is this the right spot?

Chicago on the eve of The Most Important Election Ever. The mood in the city might be different but, as this video explains, I really don't know anything about Chicago. Lots of sidewalk conversations about the election, though, for what that's worth.

Observe:



Not surprisingly, I was wrong. Sort of. All of Grant Park is presumably being prepared for an expected one million people who will stream downtown, but the speech will be given here:

VIDEO: The eve of All Hallow's Eve

Hey, another video! I just realized how dark this is. Oh well!

VIDEO: Birmingham's Kelly Ingram Park

The Civil Rights Institute describes Kelly Ingram Park:

Birmingham's Kelly Ingram Park was the staging ground for Civil Rights rallies, demonstrations and marches during the tumultous years of the 1960s. It was in Kelly Ingram Park that Birmingham police and firemen turned attack dogs and high-powered hoses on participants rallying for human rights and simple decency. These images will forever be associated with Birmingham and Kelly Ingram Park.

And here is Thirty Days, standing near the park's northwest corner.

VIDEO: Nashville at (or near) sunset

What a vast improvement over Cincinnati. Nashville has character and, as you'll see, a pretty nice looking downtown. There is also a giant football stadium.

You know what? It's a very American city.

VIDEO: Cincinnati, America's disappointment

I might be knocking Cincinnati for no good reason. I might just have been trying to fill time there by recording this uninspired video. But if someone can tell me something redeemable about Ohio's southern terminus, I'll be glad to hear it.

Sitting here in beautiful, downtown Lexington, the sun is shining again.

VIDEO: Exclusive broadcast from D.C.

I said in the last post that there wouldn't be a picture of me. But I'm debuting a video series. It's sort of inspired by Warren Kinsella. Anyways, the first one was a bit of an experiment.