Cartoon Saturday

There are 71 days until Christmas. Just thought you'd like to know. E-mail me if you want a copy of my wish list.

President Obama hosted a state dinner this past Thursday for visiting South Korean president Lee Myung-bak; for the fifth time in a row, Speaker of the House John Boehner declined an invitation to attend; the administration is sending 100 armed troops to Africa to aid in the fight against the brutal Lord's Resistance Army; the iPhone 4S went on sale this week as Apple customers struggled through technical difficulties downloading the updated operating system that will maximize the power of their new iPhones, iPads, and other i-stuff; and the Congressional "supercommittee" charged with figuring out how to cut government spending and reduce the deficit continued to meet, speechify, posture, and accomplish ... well ... nothing.

One thing they can't cut is Cartoon Saturday. Aren't you glad?

The old joke says that sharks don't eat lawyers out of professional courtesy. I guess professional courtesy works in other areas, too ...

Environmentally responsible transportation meets the Old West ...

Getting down in Ancient Rome ...

And dealing with household annoyances in Ancient Egypt ...

Nobody likes to write, but everybody is willing to give you advice on how to do it ...

How you can tell it may be time to change banks ...

There are home improvements, and there are home improvements ...

When mathematicians hit the links ...

A clever take on the panicky-new-father-at-the-hospital gag ...

And finally, hybrid drives aren't just for overpriced cars any more ...

It looks like it's going to be another beautiful weekend here in Northern Virginia ... perfect for doing all those last-minute outside chores that have to be done before the onslaught of Old Man Winter. And why do we call him "Old Man" Winter? Why not "Old Lady" Winter? Since most of us men have had the experience of getting the frosty glare from our wives over some transgression or another, it seems like it would be more appropriate. Discuss.

Have a good day. More thoughts tomorrow.

Bilbo