I literally squealed with delight at this one

Not a band but this counts, yes? (Also, if the Council of Elders needs more evidence, I am indeed wearing New Balance and will be listening to a Cubs podcast while I mow the lawn.)

Zuck: The average American has three friends.

The best part of that Cubs walk off: note where PCA was when the winning run scored

I’ve read 30K for #handsoff march in Chicago

Ok, Blueskyers, let’s make this happen: a friend found a stray on Chicago’s far South West side, and it is incredibly sweet, well-behaved lab/husky mix. It is about two years old, 40 to 50 pounds, and potty trained. Very smart and sweet. Interested? it me up!

@barryp.bsky.social Confirmed. Asked a friend from Minnesota about this. Here's his response:

I can totally see that. I lived in Missoula in the mid-'90s — absolutely loved it. Kind of like a miniature Madison, Boulder, etc. I look at house prices there periodically — guess how much this house is going for:

That’s just wrong. For reference, here’s the Bote homer (although you can’t really see his face, but surely there’s a better angle).

Hopefully David Bote...? Going to check now.

UPDATE: Nope.

I’m new here so maybe I should kick things off by introducing Misty, 6 pounds of sleepy adorableness