I forgot to mention today that my Stickman stick has gone to Stick Heaven, fallen in the line of duty. I was walking Thursday evening when a coupla big mutts charged from across the street. I threw a scare into them by slamming the stick hard onto the pavement. The sound stopped them in their tracks. Me, too? I knew something was wrong when I heard the hollowness. I found a fatal crack upon investigation -- and finished breaking the stick in half. I'll give it the proper send off tonight by using it to build a fire. Then, I'll make sure I head to Stickman's for a new one. Meanwhile, I'm off until Tuesday. But I'll post a few things to give you something to do, including this Wild Card ...

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