It was really exciting for me today to sign on the dotted line, agreeing that yes, I will pay 75% more each month for health coverage most prosperous countries offer their citizens free of charge.

I think Paul Dano is a hell of an actor and I loved him in "There Will Be Blood".

Water is the best drink of all time, OK, for sure. It's a classic. But right after that, a close second place: Pepsi Wild Cherry. Especially good with breakfast.

Happy, well-fed neighborhood cats, George and Pebbles.

Friendly neighborhood cats taking it easy on a Tuesday morning.

One thing's certain about American politics: donald trump will never, ever get over his jealousy of Pres. Obama.

June is here! Check out all the great films playing at the Gap Theatre this month! Help us spread the word!

Some video from my stay last week at Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya. Beautiful property -- wish I was still there!

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I get so many notifications on my phone, and the only notification I really want to see is the one telling me that the next disc in my @netflix.com DVD queue has shipped . . . Sigh.

Neighborhood cats letting me know they're ready for breakfast.

I'll never get tired of seeing all the cool ancient animal displays at Cincinnati International.