Not about the hurricane

It appears that this was an unfortunate time to start a blog; the most talked-about topic is the hurricane, and I don't feel I have anything substantive to add. Instead of talking, contribute to the American Red Cross.

If that weren't enough of an inauspicious beginning, I celebrated my birthday last night, and any remaining wit is failing to penetrate the vodka fog. Speaking of vodka, I highly recommend Pravda . The food is delicious, and oh, the sweet, sweet booze....

But just so you don't feel shortchanged, here's a picture of a car jacked up on hydraulics.