So much for the so-called belief in "free markets." DeSatan and the Saudis seem to have the same idea (just in time for 2024):

It seems the Saudis are cutting production to raise fuel prices (which will lead to the inevitable "I did this" stickers.

[link:https://www.npr.org/2023/06/04/1180056198/saudi-arabia-oil-opec|

It seems DeSatan is cracking down on migrant workers, which will raise produce prices, which they will blame on "out of control" inflation (currently NOT out-of-control).

[link:https://www.governing.com/work/floridas-new-law-poses-heightened-risks-for-migrant-workers|

]https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/current-inflation-rate/#:~:text=CPI%20inflation%20hit%20a%2040,inflation%20is%20on%20the%20mend.

For dog allergy issues. My lab mix had a very uncomfortable allergy issue in late spring. I home cook for her and hasn't had such an issue before (a relatively minor allergy issue last spring). So vet thinks it's something seasonal. Used up the Appoquel and was fine for about 5 weeks, now scratching again.

A friend told me Appoquel might be dangerous and suppresses the immune system. Her dog got a shot of Cytopoint and responded equally as well (the Appoquel seemed to act immediately and within a few days all her scratched up skin was returning to normal).

Has anyone tried either or know anything more about their affects? I want her to be comfortable but don't want to kill her, either! Both are expensive, of course.

And I have made some plans:

A co-worker and I (out of a group of 7) are using a car-sharing thing to pick up a car at the airport, then making a bee-line to Rocky Mountain National Park (day pass already purchased). We will get there after the timed entry period is over, so hopefully won't be too big of a line to get in. Driving up Trail Ridge Road, stopping at Alpine Visitor Center, then trying to catch the sunset/stargaze. Then we haul ass back to the airport and get a ride to the hotel in the Denver Tech Center.

On Wednesday, we are considering catching a soccer game.

Thursday is open---may go to Linger Restaurant (located in a former mortuary) then hang out on Larimer Square and/or the 16th Street Mall.

Friday: Widespread Panic concert at Red Rocks

Saturday: Flight back home leaves at crack of dawn, so will probably be running on 2 hours of sleep.

Should be tiring but fun!

Was standing on the median of the highway near the entrance to President Biden's neighborhood. I was driving past him on my way back from Brandywine Creek State Park with my dog and was stuck at the light. The sign said something about the "Biden Crime Family" and "Where is Hunter's Laptop."

I bet he thinks the President was at his Wilmington home, when actually he's at the beach.

I had a number of options and considered screaming "Fuck You!" or something, but I thought that would make me look unhinged and/or too affected by him. So I rolled down the window and simply held up my middle finger as I silently drove by when the light changed.

I love the take-the-bully down message

And Madonna Wayne Gacy and Twiggy look cool AF in the video.

Well, work is taking me to Denver again (arriving on 6/20 at 1:45). Conference starts the next day. On Friday, I have already planned to see Widespread Panic at Red Rocks--super-stoked about that! Except we leave crack-of-dawn on Saturday, so probably will sleep on plane back to Philly.

My conference is in the Denver Tech Center, which is about 40 minutes from downtown by light rail (I think). Bummed that I'm not downtown this time and that I won't have time to get to Rocky Mountain National Park. But any recommendations of natural beauty that I could take in from mid-afternoon on on the 20th?

I managed a quick trip to Golden the last time I was there (in February) and got back to conference on time after breakfast at the Golden Diner.

From what I've heard, the DTC area is kind of boring and I want to get away ASAP while I have some free time after arrival.

Any suggestions welcome!!!!