Rhubarb, ragweed and the cats remain outside shots to be the trigger to Sour Cream's allergic events. Whichever is the case, we're thankful that Miette isn't going into anaphylaxis or anything, and has kept high spirits and energy despite the puffy face and rash. We certainly hope it isn't a meat allergy, and Miette especially doesn't want it to be a cat allergy, but I think we're equipped to take this particular curveball from life, whatever the case.

The Twins are in the playoffs!

Yes, I'm jinxing everything by announcing it aloud. I can't help myself.

Twins win; Angels and Rangers lose. Waiting to attend a game at the next homestand is starting to look like a mistake, as the Twins could clinch before then.

Twins win while the three closest pursuers lose. I thought this team was going to fade for a long while, but they're nearly there.

Today is the first day of many where I will have a teenaged daughter. Fun?

I did a couple of shots last night for the first time in a while. I'll let you know how that went, since I'm writing this just minutes afterward.

Online celebration combined with real-life stresses. A dangerous cocktail, this.

I love these ridiculous cats.

Two wins in two very different games with San Diego. It's still fun.

Different scheduling this week means that I'm off a second day in a row with nobody else home and nothing to do. Who wants to have a drink at noon?