Col. James Grady, director of the MI State #Police, awaits his opportunity to testify Tuesday about trooper morale and other subjects before a joint meeting of House Oversight and a House Approps subcommittee. #mileg

Here are a couple of shots from Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township Tuesday, where President Trump announced a new fighter mission for the base.

Advantage #1 to having an insanely cluttered office: Today Maverick (possibly telling me things have hit a critical mass) sat beside my desk and puked. Not one drop hit the carpet. I did throw out an ancient sneaker, an empty plastic bag, and three obsolete letters #dogsofbluesky #journalism

A rare group shot. #DogsofBluesky

Jazzy insisted that I save her for the finale. Of course I complied because she runs the household. Smart. Ruthless. No empathy. But she disciplines the big dogs so I don’t have to and makes sure dinner is served on time. #DogsofBluesky

This is Rowdy. His name seemed appropriate until Maverick arrived and Rowdy seemed docile by comparison. They are both standard poodles, but Rowdy prances where Maverick plods. Rowdy is sensitive and an empath who comforts anyone feeling down or sick. #DogsofBluesky

This is Jasper. He is ancient and may even be immortal. Legend has it that when he was a young pup, Jasper ran the streets of Dayton for many months and knew hunger. Since he moved in with us, Jasper has grown blind and deaf and more cuddly and has never missed a meal. #DogsofBluesky

I promised to introduce you to my four dogs. Let’s start with Maverick. He is a clown. One of his favorite things to do is find a pair of my underwear and parade through the house, shaking them like a pompom, trying to get anyone to chase him. #DogsofBluesky