It has been a loooooong time since since we had our Christmas cards ready to mail this early.

There's your dagger! What an awesome way to win! #GoPackGo

Jasmine Paolini arrives in Rome with the Olympic flame ahead of the 2026 Winter Games. 2024 Olympic Gold medalist in the house. 🥇 🇮🇹❤️

Fri #cruise countdown: 15d #VivaMoments (Rhine; 1st river cruise, 1st Xmas cruise) 30d #NorwegianEscape (W Caribbean; 1st NOLA departure) 101d #NavigatorOTS (Cali) 183d #NorwegianAqua (Bermuda) 414d #CarnivalJubilee (Bahamas; 1st Galveston departure) 553d #DiscoveryPrincess (Alaska)

Back-to-back weeks for sequels at the movies - today was Zootopia 2. Very much enjoyed though I wish the sloths had more screen time. Lots of Easter eggs and a ton of voice cameos. Stay for the end credit scene.

This dog was spotted politely waiting by a pizza truck. He doesn’t have to say what he wants. They already know his order. It is pizza. 13/10 (IG: lauren.bardini)

Fri #cruise countdown: 22d #VivaMoments (Rhine; 1st river cruise, 1st Xmas cruise) 37d #NorwegianEscape (W Caribbean; 1st NOLA departure) 108d #NavigatorOTS (Cali) 190d #NorwegianAqua (Bermuda) 421d #CarnivalJubilee (Bahamas; 1st Galveston departure) 561d #DiscoveryPrincess (Alaska)

Yes! Packers get it done. #GoPackGo

Not perfect by any means, but tastes good, and that's what counts. #brisket

Doing something different for Thanksgiving this year. I love turkey (especially sandwiches made from leftovers), but @keladewig.bsky.social isn’t a fan. So, this year I’m smoking a brisket. First brisket on the Searwood, and first full packer brisket. Fingers crossed.

Baby otter doing baby otter stuff

You're kidding me. We only rate dogs. This is a rainbow bagel. I really need you all to start sending us dogs, because we only rate dogs. Thank you... 12/10 (IG: mrpeanutbutter.69)

The RNC, really, really doesn't want Missouri to have the ability to use our constitutionally guaranteed rights to use the initiative petition and really, really does want to keep their gerrymandered maps.

This is Teena. She has heard your cotton ball jokes and is not impressed. 12/10 (IG: bichon_punta)

This is Scotchy. He is here to collect the belly rub toll. Would like to remind you that failing to pay results in a fine of even more belly rubs. 12/10 (TT: scotchythedoxie)

NEWS: Libraries WIN in federal court! A judge in RI issued a permanent injunction stopping the Administration from dismantling the Institute of Museum & Library Services and nullifying all actions taken to do so. Read the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... (More to come from ALA)

Fri #cruise countdown: 29d #VivaMoments (Rhine; 1st river cruise, 1st Xmas cruise) 44d #NorwegianEscape (W Caribbean; 1st NOLA departure) 115d #NavigatorOTS (Cali) 197d #NorwegianAqua (Bermuda) 428d #CarnivalJubilee (Bahamas; 1st Galveston departure) 568d #DiscoveryPrincess (Alaska)

This is Link. His ball suddenly went missing and then reappeared trapped under his bed. He called his brother Otto in for backup, knowing they'd need all three of their collective brain cells to get it back. 12/10 for both (IG: thegoldenbruvs)

Back to Tue movies - The Running Man. I had never seen the 80s original w/ Schwarzenegger so we watched that over the weekend in prep. Wow was that a cheesy film. The new one is much better and I understand is much truer to the source material. Entertaining popcorn movie.

This is Dino. He is not just "going through a dinosaur phase." Obviously, it is a lifestyle. 12/10 (IG: dinoandluka)

At Syberg's in St. Peters to watch the Packers game. One other couple in green and gold there, and it turns out the guy is from Kenosha. Small world. #GoPackGo #Kenosha

Alcaraz is really Rafa's son

Sometimes you just need a basket full of baby otters to make your day complete. Oh, look what I found! You can thank me later...

An evening of peacemaking w/ Zamir Gotta. Hard to believe that it has been ten years since we first met. Tomorrow he's off to Kansas City for the last stop of his book tour, so if your're in KC, stop by Rosedale BBQ from 7-9pm.

Fri #cruise countdown: 36d #VivaMoments (Rhine; 1st river cruise, 1st Xmas cruise) 51d #NorwegianEscape (W Caribbean; 1st NOLA departure) 122d #NavigatorOTS (Cali) 204d #NorwegianAqua (Bermuda) 435d #CarnivalJubilee (Bahamas; 1st Galveston departure) 575d #DiscoveryPrincess (Alaska)

He is a very powerful wizard....

Was also good to chow down on some toasted ravioli and try their newly added tavern style pizza (pictured). It passed muster (with all mozzarella instead of the provel blend of course). @nedpyle.com This may be relevant to you as you contemplate dining opportunities here.

Went straight from the airport last night to Anthonino's for Zamir Gotta's book signing. Was great to see him again and catch up. Has been much too long since he's been in town. It's a great read. Get your own copy: a.co/d/i41Hxiw

This is Pancho and Lupe. Some siblings have the same nose or ears. Pancho and Lupe have the same side eye. 13/10 for both (IG: panchocorgi)

This is Goose. His stick didn't fit through the door at first. But Goose believed in himself, and more importantly, so did his doorman. 13/10 (TT: bigstickgoose)

Maybe bring this back for 2028.

Health & safety otter takes his job very seriously.

This is Maverick. He's not the biggest fan of this rain jacket but has learned the value of choosing his battles. Has chosen to raise hell in the bathtub later instead. 13/10 #SeniorPupSaturday (IG: maverickthegoldennn)

Please take a moment to appreciate this very, very small water sausage!

Power napping before another full day of being adorable.

Fri #cruise countdown: 43d #VivaMoments (Rhine; 1st river cruise, 1st Xmas cruise) 58d #NorwegianEscape (W Caribbean; 1st NOLA departure) 129d #NavigatorOTS (Cali) 211d #NorwegianAqua (Bermuda) 442d #CarnivalJubilee (Bahamas; 1st Galveston departure) 582d #DiscoveryPrincess (Alaska)

This is Hudson. He is a strong, independent dog who boops his own snoot. 13/10 (IG: hudsonstaysgolden)

We only rate dogs. This is spaghetti con salsiccia. Obviously has the noodles and the sausage, but is notably missing sauce. Please only send dogs. Thank you… 13/10 (IG: futrinka_tacsko)

This is Finn. His human stopped scratching his back, so he had to take matters into his own hands. 13/10 (TT: anna.ve.w)

Back to Tue at the movies - top priority was seeing Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. Admittedly I was biased to like this film. It’s not a typical rock n’ roll biopic - maybe that’s why some critics didn’t like it. The Jeremys (White & Strong) give award worthy performances.

This is Rufus. His Halloween costume arrived late. Really wants to escargot trick-or-treating if you don’t mind turning on your porch light. 13/10 (IG: rufuscorg)

These three are definitely trouble.

Fri #cruise countdown: 50d #VivaMoments (Rhine; 1st river cruise, 1st Xmas cruise) 65d #NorwegianEscape (W Caribbean; 1st NOLA departure) 136d #NavigatorOTS (Cali) 218d #NorwegianAqua (Bermuda) 449d #CarnivalJubilee (Bahamas; 1st Galveston departure) 589d #DiscoveryPrincess (Alaska)

This is Stephan. He just wants to help. 13/10 such a good boy

This is Minnie. She let out her first ever puppy bark today in an effort to bravely fend off her own reflection. 12/10 (TT: minnieandme11)

My goodness. Please don’t send in ghosts. They are very frightening. We only rate dogs. Thank you... 12/10 (IG: theodore.goldenvelt)

Fri #cruise countdown: 57d #VivaMoments (Rhine; 1st river cruise, 1st Xmas cruise) 72d #NorwegianEscape (W Caribbean; 1st NOLA departure) 143d #NavigatorOTS (Cali) 225d #NorwegianAqua (Bermuda) 456d #CarnivalJubilee (Bahamas; 1st Galveston departure) 596d #DiscoveryPrincess (Alaska)

This is Wilson. He's attempting to lick the peanut butter off his nose. Just hasn't figured out how his tongue works yet. 12/10 (TT: fitler.furry.friends)

Here is an otter snoot to help you through the day.

We Otter hold Hands