Everything is terrible, but the panda cam was playing at the dentist today, so that’s something.

I don’t know who needs to hear this (yes I do — people who can’t stand mint toothpaste), but this tastes *exactly* like a creamsicle. Best toothpaste I’ve ever tasted and it’s not even close.

Not that this is what’s important, but, like, they didn’t even get the lower grocery prices they thought they were voting for. (BUT HOLY FUCK WAS IT OBVIOUS ALL ALONG THAT THEY WOULDN’T.)

…look! An Arctic fox!

Saw U2 at the Sphere last February. Weird Al was sitting right in front of us.

I assume “are you trying to get it done this year or next?” isn’t one of the most important questions when scheduling surgery in places that aren’t the US?

I know I shouldn’t be surprised, but WHAT??? The subtitle says the Dems were trying harder to get workers paid, but somehow that translates to “Dems block worker pay bill”???

I need the shutdown to end so I can sign up for the Do Not Call list. And also for a bunch of other reasons, but it’s particularly silly that a WEBSITE has apparently been furloughed.

Who approved this grammar?

So I hung out with some donkeys this weekend.

I could easily part with at least 80% of my belongings if I were moving in a month or two, but two things I know I’d keep are my I ❤️ Lunch bag and my whale bottle opener. What’s something you’d for sure keep?

Caught some of Ballet Folklorico’s performance from the backstage tour at the Long Center Community Day. Wish I’d managed my day better to have seen their full performance.

I dunno, just kinda feels worth reminding people about.

Something I’ve been looking forward to for a couple months that’s finally here is that I’m taking a French pastry class today. We’re going to make my favorite pastry, and I’m wearing my new hat for the occasion.

He’s ruined “thank you for your attention to this matter” forever. It’s the red hat of mundane communications. I don’t know how to end boring emails anymore.

The fox came by my porch last night and brought her babies! (Or did the babies come by and bring their mom?)

Ohmigosh

We didn’t get Pope Pierbattista Pizzaballa, but we got Pope Deep Dish Pizzaballa.

On World Penguin Day, here’s a video I took in Chile in November. They’re so blissfully unaware of how ill-suited they are to life on land.

This was a nice distraction for a few hours. I’ll admit I cried a little after I finished and the real world came flooding back.

I cannot say this strongly enough -- If you are a member of the DC Bar, VOTE NOW for Diane Seltzer for president.

On a lighter note, the neighborhood fox is back. (It’s actually more than one, but unless we’re looking at/referring to more than one at once, each is “the fox.”)

I think we can all agree the White Lotus killer is obviously Gaitok’s smile.

May I offer pictures of the sloth and porcupine I saw today?

If you don’t know Lukelukeluke and his mushroomsmushroomsmushrooms, you’re missing out.

Hazelnut is the prettiest girl in all the land. #bunniesofbluesky

You wouldn’t think a Cybertruck could look any dumber, but put it next to a Rivian and it does.

Saw my first bluebonnets of the year today.

My gym was bought by a big corporate chain in 2018. When I clean up trash while paddleboarding on the lake, I find lots of the disposable wristbands used to control access to the lake. Sometimes I still find the old ones from the old gym. Yesterday I found three. 2018! Don’t litter, y’all.

Y’all, I accidentally waved at a Cybertruck this morning. I was in mile 6 of a cold, drizzly run, and as I approached the entrance to a parking lot, someone was waiting for me to pass before turning in. It wasn’t until I looked up as I gave my thank-you wave that I realized it was a CT. 😬

Can’t help thinking Stephen Miller has something extra evil planned for Day 53.

If I start a story with “my husband, who has a PhD,” there’s a 100% chance I’m going to tell you about something dumb he did.

Just, you know, a reminder that Elon has been in a bit of a pickle lately with regard to his Twitter debt. 🤔

What happens if a country is banned from the Olympics…but the Olympics are in that country? 🤔

Congresspeople generally fly commercial, right?

A massive bug flew into my eye and lodged itself under my eyelid while I was running tonight. Having a regular bad thing happen was a welcome distraction from all the very, very irregular bad things that have been happening lately. I managed to dislodge it and it flew away, if you were wondering.

Stitch pulled two cups and his little bunny onto his bed with him. He tried to pull his big bunny up too, but it was too big for a wee chap like himself.

This is Stitch. Cute is how he gets away with being a jerk.