DC resident here. Is there going to be a federal takeover of yard waste collection in DC as well? This was supposed to be picked up July 22. Can we send in the National Guard before my Home Depot bags get all soggy?

Here's our adorable parakeet Pie suddenly discovering that he likes being sprayed in the face, and making little squeaky-toy noises.

Apparently we post cat pictures here? This is Zap (short for Zapatos), owning the couch.