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Blu relaxes on UK National Black Cat Day. Life is good with a furry ninja.

Punters getting a workout at the Minnesota- Iowa game.

I’m watching the Minnesota-Iowa game where we are getting Iowa political ads. I didn’t think it was possible but they are even worse than the Minnesota ads. Never seen so many strawman arguments coming from unaccountable PACs.

Every workplace needs a big, pettable cat. 📹 buster_and_brothers

The food court at the Woodbury Costco is closed until the 24th. Installing a new floor. I usually get ice cream as my little ritual after shopping but sadly not this time.

My son has a replica of Gandalf's staff from LoTR for a Halloween costume. I was carrying it while one of the cats was trying to get into a forbidden room so I got to say "You Shall Not Pass!" while holding the staff.

i dont think the tech bros understand a whole generation of us grew up with an icon telling us exactly how to handle technology gone rogue

Mia can’t wait for Caturday!

Justin Jefferson continues to be a cheat code. Amazing catch.

Gophers game reminiscent of the MS State game. Which is not a good thing.

Bat Uni demands treats!

Breakfast time

I wonder if this works with cats. I know it is soothing when I wake at 4am with a furry friend nearby.

Thank goodness for Will Reichard.

Gophers win!

Probably the greatest parallel parking you’ll ever see. #WorldBollardAssociation

Requested a library book in digital format a long time ago and have been sitting at #1 in the queue for several months. Decided to check for a physical copy and it's now being held, no wait, probably pick up tomorrow. Sometimes hard copy is faster.

i worry that men think being A Good Guy is dramatically and heroically intervening on behalf of an endangered woman and then being publicly rewarded on a grand scale when actually being A Good Guy is just usually saying, “hey man that’s not funny” or “wow that’s fucked up” and there is no reward

UNANIMOUS 🏆 Olivia Miles stepped onto the WNBA stage and delivered one of the most prolific rookie seasons in league history. Her record-breaking rookie season ends with 2026 WNBA Kia Rookie of the Year honors! #KiaROY | #WNBASeason30

I used to go to stationary stores in hopes of finding the perfect planner or notebook which would allow me to take command of my world. Wish it was that easy.

Full moon looks wonderful in a clear sky.

A joyous fat bear week to all 🐻

Polls open in the only American election that really matters: Fat Bear Week u.afp.com/S9o4

It is almost time for the biggest event of the year, Fat Bear Week! You can vote for the portliest bear who packed on pounds to prepare for hibernation. Daily voting starts September 22 with the winner a week later. www.popsci.com/environment/...

Made Gochujang Chili Mac for dinner. Quite happy with the result - tasty and not overwhelmingly spicy. Easy too, not much different than regular chili mac. Will make again. www.thekitchn.com/gochujang-ch...

Watching a reaction video on "Black" by Pearl Jam. When I hear "I know someday you'll have a beautiful life, I know you'll be a star, in somebody else's sky, but why, why, why can't it be, oh, can't it be mine?" The anguish hits me every time, emotional response.

Logitech discontinued the mouse I've used for years, maybe decades, so I was forced to try a new model. I'm surprised by how much better my experience is with the new mouse. Unexpected.

I love it when Mia hangs her paws over the edge.

I made a new recipe for dinner tonight w/ ground beef, onions, garlic, and noodles. It was OK but kinda meh. Lacking something. Maybe try again with some chili flakes.

New coffee today, a Kirkland (Costco) organic bean from Oaxaca state in Mexico. Smooth, medium roast, nice flavor with hints of caramel. My burr grinder is so old it was made in West Germany, but it still gets the job done.

Starting my MN State Fair day with a hot turkey sandwich. Yum!

I saw "Coyote vs. Acme" today. I love Looney Tunes and it was good to see it, even if Wile E. Coyote isn't my favorite. It wasn't to the level of "Back in Action" or "Space Jam", but it was a decent movie - definitely entertaining. And I felt seeing it was a message to studio bosses who bury movies.

Get only what you need. 📸 Leo Cheng

racket publishes the funniest, most brutally honest, and most accurate new state fair food reviews every year! i am NOT biased!!!!

The lunar eclipse is a reminder of the wonder in this world, often forgotten in the daily grind.

Yeah, pretty much how it goes. Second my feet hit the floor I'm asked about breakfast.

I watched part of the Freedom 250 Indy Car race in DC today. I'm an F1 fan and this was my first experience w/ Indy Car. Not fair to judge because it was a first-time road course, but IMHO did not compare favorably to F1. Have to watch Indy Car again sometime on a dedicated track.

I watched the movie "Contagion" (2011) for the first time. They were prophetic about things which happened during COVID-19. It was uncomfortable to see.

My happy little boy Blu on Black Cat Appreciation day.

Yes, it’s a BMW. #WorldBollardAssociation

Absolutely enormous respect to whoever understood that the necessary follow-up to “what if Reacher faced a larger man” is “what if Reacher held a tiny kitten”

I had to switch wet cat food because Purina Beyond has been discontinued. I tried some Purina One but it was chunks in sauce. My cats licked up the sauce and left the chunks. I switched to Purina Pro Plan in a pate and they cleaned their plates. Guess the pate texture is a hit.