Ten more days, and we can say we've survived long, cold January -- and are moving toward Blogfest 2016 and spring. I've made an executive decision that Blogfest 2016 will be Saturday, Feb 20, at the Fort Ground Grill. Per usual. We'll have a short speech or two. Pulled pork. Beans. Macaroni. Etc. Good conversation. And, of course, we'll unveil the man who has delighted us all these years with his short rhymes -- The Bard of Sherman Avenue. Mark it on your calendar. Here's your Thursday Wild Card ...