America puts its heart where its Google is

It's still early in the day on the U.S. East Coast. So far, however, Google News death notices about Grampa Munster (about 5180) outnumber those for Betty Friedan (537). This will no doubt change during the day as the obit machines crank up. There's a chance that the founder of modern-day feminism will elicit more reflection than did a minor character in a 40-year-old sitcom.

In the "Everyone has to come from someplace Dept.," I learned that Betty Friedan was born in Peoria.

The door to the MacGregors' apartment was trimmed to accomodate a carpet. We replaced the carpet with linoleum some years back (easier to clean, brighter). As a result, there's an inch-and-a-half gap at the bottom of the door. When Marley waits in the vestibule so he can go next door for a visit, he lies down with his back to the door. The MacGregors see a wagging tail under the door when they come down for breakfast.

Oh, and then there's this thing about about a football game. I think Pittsburgh will win, although I really just like a good game.