10 Reasons Jack Kerouac would vote for Obama

1. Obama wants to help the "beaten down." McCain wants to help the rich.
2. Obama's favorite food is Chef Boyardee canned spaghetti. McCain's is steak.
3. Obama's favorite movie is The Big Lebowski. McCain's is Blackhawk Down.
4. Obama rides a bicycle. McCain drives a Cadillac CTS.
5. Obama is often seen without a tie. McCain is a "tie guy."
6. Obama's favorite author is Thoreau. McCain's is William F. Buckley, Jr.
7. Obama listens to Death Cab for Cutie. McCain hates music.
8. Obama owns 2 cats. McCain feeds kittens to his pet boa constrictor.
9. Obama meditates. McCain falls asleep in church.
10. Obama writes his own speeches. McCain depends on professional speechwriters driven by focus groups.

What other reasons can YOU think of? Post them here (and maybe you'll be November's winner of a copy of The Beat Handbook!).

Kafe Kerouac for Halloween

There's a cafe in Columbus Ohio called Kafe Kerouac. How cool is that?

They are hosting a Halloween party tonight. See Halloween Party at Kafe Kerouac.

I know money's tight, but you readers of The Beat Handbook know how to get there on the cheap (see Days 25, 58, 67, 69, 75, 78, 79, 90, and 91). Plus, you already know that you are on notice that the essence of life is to go, go, go! So what are you waiting for? Head for Columbus, Ohio and hang out at the Kafe Kerouac for Halloween!