This photo was taken in Berkeley on October 13, 2017 in the late days of the Tubbs Fire near Santa Rosa. This was taken in late afternoon as the sun hung low in the sky. San Francisco, usually quite visible, was fully obscured by the smoke.

My photo account says this photo was taken Sep. 9, 2020 at 8:58 AM.

Oliver says, "Hi!"

I have a purr machine on my chest.

After seeing @thatbootlegguy.bsky.social 's recent comment on another's proud display of yellow mustard, I feel oddly compelled to share the mustard contents of my fridge. Yes, we have yellow mustard, but it's not the only mustard.

Oliver says, "Hi!"

Offered with no commentary. Just enjoy.

Oliver says Hi! back to Jasper.

Because he won't leave me alone...

Serious answer: because of the f***wit clown in the Oval Office. I don't have a nonserious answer for you. In lieu of that, here's our version of a mostly decorative dog -

Your Jasper looks like a cousin to my Oliver.

Caturday lapsitter.

Sightem at University and Oxford

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