No Vacancy, Calling All Cars, -and- Animal Kingdom

No Vacancy - California to release tens of thousands of inmates due to overcrowding
Calling All Cars - man calls 9-1-1 when Burger King runs out of lemonade
Animal Kingdom - 118 cats removed from couple's filthy trailer

On this day in history: February 11, 2004 - Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling arrested by the FBI. He is later found guilty of no less than 19 counts of conspiracy, fraud, making false statements and insider trading.

Born on this day in history: February 11, 1969 - Jennifer Aniston (1969-) Born in Sherman Oaks, CA, actress Jennifer Anniston achieved fame in her role as Rachel Green in acclaimed TV series "Friends" (1994?2004). She has gone on to star in films. Anniston?s widely publicized marriage to Brad Pitt (2000) ended in an equally publicized divorce (2005).

Scripture of the Day: There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. - 1 John 4:18

Video of the Day: Fix a Flat with a Lighter - submitted by Frank

Never offer a ride to a stranger!

Cold and Dry: It is considerably warmer (39° this morning and 29° yesterday!) today. Ten degrees makes a considerable difference. It is also dry. Once again, the weatherpeople have forecast incorrectly. California needs rain. The lakes, streams, rivers, and creeks are low, and the fish are thirsty! Rain is predicted for today, Friday, and Saturday. We shall see.

Fighting Back, Vanished!, -and- Victor/Victoria

Fighting Back - neighbors beat, shoot Dallas rape suspect
Vanished! - kidney-snatching doctor in custody
Victor/Victoria - 8-year-old boy returning to class as girl

On this day in history: February 11, 2004 - Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling arrested by the FBI. He is later found guilty of no less than 19 counts of conspiracy, fraud, making false statements and insider trading.

Born on this day in history: February 11, 1962 - Sheryl Crow Singer, pianist and guitarist, born Sheryl Suzanne Crow, on February 11, 1962, in Kennett, Missouri, to Wendell and Bernice Crow. She has two older sisters, Kathy and Karen, and one younger brother, Steve. Crow began playing piano at age six. She graduated from Kennett High School in 1980 and the University of Missouri at Columbia in 1984, where she majored in music education.

Scripture of the Day: Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you. - Proverbs 2:11

Video of the Day: Matrix - submitted by Chris

Hillary has a plan. Click to enlarge.

The weather has been particularly pleasant for this time of year. It has been in the upper 60s for several days. Laura has been in Tucson, Arizona since Friday. She said it is approximately 10 degrees warmer there. She will return today.

The cats, Zeus and Thor, have been very well-behaved creatures during Laura's absence. We have spent a good deal of time together. They are wonderful companions.