It was completely cloudy in upstate NY during the eclipse, but that didn’t put a damper on experiencing totality for nearly three minutes. What an awe-inspiring moment.

Pet tax:

It's time to share my annual over-the-top fancy pie photos. Bourbon cinnamon pecan, home-grown apple with lattice top, and pumpkin with ginger snap crust. Not my best work, but a strong showing nonetheless.

This website doesn't have nearly enough dog content yet. So here's Kevin the Wonderbeagle's sun-kissed autumn portrait.