October 2024

Without doubt, the most asked question I’ve received this week is, “Jamie. Who’s going to win the election?”

As a kid, I just couldn’t stomach cooked green bell peppers, even those stuffed with ground beef and my grandmother’s homemade tomato sauce. I knew they were healthy and came from our back yard garden. And it went without saying that they were good for me—filled with antioxidants and packed with vitamins. It didn’t matter, my immature palate couldn’t handle the intense taste and aroma.

I’ve got good news and I’ve got bad news…The good news is that much of official Washington remains away from the city on recess…the bad news is that they’ll be back right after Election Day for a hectic lame duck session that will run right up to the holidays. Earlier this week, the good news was that I took advantage of Maryland’s early voting period…the bad news is that I’ll have to wait nearly a month to find out who wins.

I know it’s a little more than 9 months out, but where are you on your New Year’s resolutions? Did you already meet them, stick with them; do you even remember them? To be honest, I started mine—to get in better shape—late; made some really good progress early; but have since plateaued. Sure, I’ve still got about three months left, and who’s really counting, right?