Keeping it short this week.
If you were worried about Lilo from last week… She did, in fact, survive the journey to Michigan - despite being harassed by the flight attendant for having her head poking out.
We’re off for the long weekend - heading over to Manistee, Michigan for the big family gathering
Hope you’re getting time with your own family, too.
not a Texas sunset but it’ll do
Back next Friday with the usual stories and strategies to keep your ass solvent.
— Sam
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