Andrew was the last Cat 5 to make US landfall; we have all seen those pictures. If Irma holds together (that is, if it doesn’t make a direct hit on Puerto Rico), Get. Out. Leave early and go far.

I usually reply with;

Also missed my favorite line:

You missed the killer line:

Glad you’re OK. I used to work in an office with one-way mirrored glass doors & windows. One day, a robber, who I guess didn’t think the office was occupied, threw a trashcan through a window, looked inside, saw us all sitting there, and ran off. That was a fun day.

J’onn J’onzz was not available for comment.

This is a man who always is prepared for whatever emergency is at hand.... with the exception of fashion emergencies.

These same types of people will also back up on a highway offramp when they realize they shouldn’t have gotten off. They cannot think clearly or unselfishly enough to just take 5 minutes to safely get back on.

Exactly. You know what I do when I miss my turn? KEEP GOING. Turn around later. Circle the block. Not block the intersection to the detriment of hundreds of others.

If only NYC were arranged in a mathematical numbered grid that’s easy to navigate without GPS

Stoplight dawdlers are the #2 bane of my commute. Self deputized Left lane sheriffs are #1.

Here is what drivers that aren’t from “the big city” can learn from drivers in “the big city”:

No. Smartphones are ubiquitous, and many cars have built in navigation systems. There is no excuse for sitting at an intersection because you do not know where to go. Pull over and get out of everyone’s way, pull out that digital map, punch in your destination, and let it guide you to victory.

They’re portcullis or drawbridge chains from a long crumbled castle that used to exist north of the Wall somewhere.

There, now everyone can unclench their damned sphincters over this.

I can’t wait for the Stugotz hot takes to come from this.

Brandon Sanderson clears his throat, drops his latest brick of a novel on the table, and offers to finish off the series for him.

Jeans and at shirt is the maximum I’ll give to anyone who isn’t getting married, on a date with me, or paying my salary. I honestly don’t see any difference in someone in a suit vs another guy in sandals, shorts, and a loose fitting shirt at work. Provided both of them are clean and don’t smell bad. And cologne counts…

Counterpoint: Dressing nicely might score you a free upgrade (but very likely won’t), while dressing comfortably is a sure bet.

Brings back memories of when I was but a young lad, striving for greatness in Little League. I....wasn’t much of a hitter, and when it came down to our last game, with the post-season tournament on the line, I ended up at the plate with the tying run on third. Down to our last out, and me...ME!...one of the worst…