Semi-random thoughts

• Saturday generally seems to be the worst day of the week for visits to my blog. I guess I have somehow developed a following among orthodox Jews.
• A Facebook friend wrote,
  

  Can anyone I know recommend a place in NYC to eat that is loud, dark and impossible to have a conversation with someone? Can be expensive, I'm not paying.

  I wonder who she has to dine with?
• This morning a bird pooped on my wife's head. Everyone (including me) told her it's good luck. (Everyone (including me) lied.)
• It seems the expected life expectancy of an under-sink swing out garbage pail is 8.5 years.