All phlebotomists are not created equal. A good one is a wonderful thing.

In historical Buffista birthday news, three members were born on this day. Katerina Bee, high plains grifter, and Ms. Havisham. Sending wishes that they are well and enjoying their day.

Yikes Atropa, glad it worked out.

Dog escape artists are not good, though at least he knows his way home?

Yesterday I noticed a hawk in a tree across the street, calling to another nearby hawk who wasn't visible. Then I saw a squirrel charge at the hawk and chase it off the branch it had been perched on. I assume a mama squirrel defending a nest with kits, though this is late in the year for them.