Election-Free Zone

Of course I'm voting, but do you really need to hear about that? Take a break from the news and look at some nice photos of Teddy. You're welcome.

Ted and his "uncle," my mom's dog, Samson.

Ted sneaking out of the room with a stolen sandwich.

Teddy hanging out in one of his favorite spots.

Ted side-eye.

And Ted with his pal, Bob Rosenberg.

Vote well, guys. Be careful out there.

Smacksy Sunday Links

Why your brain needs more downtime.

Ways to use the extra hour on daylight savings. (You didn't forget to fall back did you?)

Life gets real when the TV goes off.

They found the long lost Amber Room.

And a dog and a bunny.

Happy Sunday.

Smacksy Saturday Photo: Sin City

Bob and I are in Las Vegas picking up Mr. Rosenberg who just completed a 200 mile relay race through Nevada. It's Bob's first time in Vegas. He has many questions, including:

Hooters has a whole hotel?
Why is it called Hooters, again?
What's a vape?
Why is that Zumanity Cirque du Soleil show rated 18+?
Did you see you can shoot a real machine gun at that place over there?
What does Thunder From Down Under mean?
Can we get one of those big slushy drinks? What do you mean those are only for grown ups?

When You've Got Six Guys in the House

Six guys conversation topics:

Baseball as a professional career.
Who farted?
Who's the best goalie?
The Switch Witch and her spending limit.
Who else farted?
Who flushes? 1 and 2? Different rules for flushing at homes of family and homes of friends.
Who never flushes?
Who cares if their socks match? (No one.)
What is and isn't a bad word.
Dark chocolate vs milk chocolate.
Quote of the day is from Felix: "I trust you guys with my life."

After School

Checking out the new baseball cards.

Ow

"So, Bob? This is David Ross' last game?"

"Yeah, he's retiring. He's been playing for a million years."

"A million?"

"He's suuuuuuuper old."

"How old is that?"

"I think he's almost forty."

TMI? NBD.

What sweet treats did I enjoy for Halloween? A little something called Moviprep, a colonoscopy preparation solution with a Dulcolax chaser. Yes, I spent one spooky night cleaning out my colon situation and today I had my first colonoscopy.

As I understand it, when you turn fifty, it's time to get a colonoscopy - earlier if you have a family history of colon cancer. This very common type of cancer is super treatable if you catch it early - with an easy-peasy colonoscopy. The prep is a bit tedious, but the procedure itself is like a nap. Really. I was talking with the anesthesiologist before we got started and then all of a sudden I was waking up in a recovery room and it was over. I received a clean bill of colon-health and I was on my way to Starbucks for a munch needed grande drip.

If you've already hit the big 5 - 0 and you haven't done this yet? Make your appointment now, please.