I find myself at the end of the night with some creep and tell myself it didn't matter, and you kid yourself that you got this empty place inside where you can put it all — but you do it long enough all you are is empty, Charlie Brown!

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