Avoiding the bait and switch: I suppose I should post something more in line with my regular profound social media dissertations. People may be friending me here simply on the basis of Mister Patterson's good looks, unaware of my tendency to beat topics to death with a history book or recent facts.

The squirrel monitor was happier with today's temperatures. They're a pleasant distraction from thoughts of what lies ahead.

If you can't think of something positive to say, let Mister Patterson take the podium.

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