morning buddies

came to work this morning and noticed this happy fellow perched on the wall next to the front door... thought he was dead until i took the picture, after which he slowly flapped away, scaring the holy bejesus outta me.

the space between the window and stucco edge is 4", so i figure he had to have about a 5"-6" wing span...

if i can maaake it theeere...

quite possibly one of the best quotes of the year:

"Civility is not in order at a time like this. The moral
position is outrage, protest and revolt against the right-wing oligarchy
that is currently running this country," said literature professor Ann
Snitow, adding that she believed McCain's opposition to abortion rights is tantamount to support for female sexual slavery.

i guess johnny drank the kool-aid.

you can read the full article here...