What's this about finally catching Jack the Ripper, now? I noticed too late to start reading.

We're back in Arizona after a great trip that saw Beau winning a game of Fall, Caesar, an illuminating conversation about my brother's marriage that fell apart last year, a lovely wedding for my other brother who isn't prone to falling apart and generally agreeable weather that doesn't constantly suck my will to live. It was hard to leave this time, but as a bonus, Skim didn't want to leave either, and has come to realize that Minnesota is where she belongs, too.

My youngest brother gets married today. From there, Arizona is way too close.

My brother's bride is a real concrete sequential, and as such, the next couple of days are scheduled to the second. I hope there's time for fun, and honestly, I mean for her more than anyone.

Down to see the side of the family I have nothing in common with today. That's always a gas.

The gathering was a good time last night. Beau beat us all in Fall, Caesar because DG wasn't there.

We'll see if today's fun is better than the late loss last night.

I arrived in Minnesota yesterday and hung out with my high school best friend/Spookymilk Survivor frequent nonsub threat Leif Bierly. Today's the State Fair followed by the Twins the next night and an in-person CdL/WGOM thing the night after that. I wish I had a better time than midweek, but that's not how this trip's going to work.

Still taking suggestions for a place in the Apple Valley/Eagan area, as many said this works just fine for them.

Eleven hours between a morning meeting and my usual shift. Saturdays aren't great for retail folk.

It's hard to stay engaged in work when I have two days until a week-long vacation.

Skinner likes dog food.