Where am I?

Evangelina continues to be a star on this intarweb thing (see these cat clans linking to images here). She is flattered by the copious praise for her fighting and hunting prowess (sadly nonexistent unless you count insect kills), but she does wish they’d learn how to tell a tom from a moggie, and what color her eyes really are. And if those riverclan people are implying that she’s fat… well!

I’d add that some of the writers might benefit from further acquaintance with the humble comma. And what about “rouges”? Do they mean “rogues”, perhaps?

Every time California holds an election I have to hold my nose. This isn’t so much about the candidates, but the propositions. The official voters guide includes commentary by the legislative analyst, which is pretty good, but after that has nothing but inane, pandering arguments from special-interest groups. Mostly they just disagree with each other at the top of their caps lock keys.

Yesterday I was reading through the guide for next Tuesday’s election, and noticed the argument against 1F submitted by Pete Stahl. Just for a change it was well-written and sensible. His web site has analysis of each proposition in this and past elections.

There’s a hummingbird nesting in the back yard. I tried about four different shots – this was the best one.

We’ve had a little smoke in the air, lately. Which picture is from the area around Chiang Mai, Thailand – and which is from the area around San Francisco, California?

I’m skipping wine tastings until I can smell something besides the woodsmoke.