Watching Anthony Bourdain drink frightening amounts of Guinness in Dublin. I can’t stand the stuff, though both my mom and brother enjoy beers so dark they’re served with a knife and fork. (26/366)

Proof of life! ;) Some of my contacts have expressed concerns that my daily photo updates were a ruse, and asked my captors to include a newspaper in a photo as proof that these are being taken on the appropriate day. So here I am with this week’s issue of the CWU Observer (the only newspaper I can easily find on my usual daily routine), which was distributed this morning. I am alive and healthy! (21/366)

We had an unexpected visitor in our backyard this morning. Neat to see, but hoping it doesn’t become a regular (apparently they’re not good for birds or gardens). #kitty #notakitty #raccoon