Yup, the Totescast is getting its commiseration on following election night. While national and state results were certainly cruddy, the results closer to home weren’t much better for much of the Central Texas delegation.

However, solid support for Proposition 1, the local transportation bond, may have buoyed local spirits. And if that’s not enough, City Council‘s citywide recycling plans provide some hope for tomorrow. Wells Dunbar and Richard Whittaker want you to step back from that ledge, my friend.

This article appears in November 5 • 2010.

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The Chronicle's first Culture Desk editor, Richard has reported on Austin's growing film production and appreciation scene for over a decade. A graduate of the universities of York, Stirling, and UT-Austin, a Rotten Tomatoes certified critic, and eight-time Best of Austin winner, he's currently at work on two books and a play.