Lesson of the day: It is no fun to ride a bike while having to pee. One should make sure to visit the facilities prior to engaging in bike ride, or perhaps buy Stadium Pal if one is male. Have just returned from babysitting and feel truly summery as am still sporting chlorine damp hair from pool and have toasty outdoors feel of sun-baked skin. Not burnt though, just slightly warmed. Mmm. Also had chance to sample excellent freshly grilled steak prior to departure and am now craving whole steak. The family I babysit for is going to West Virginia next week on a vacation. Voluntarily. Better not tell them about my past visits to said state involving scary deliverance-esque people who said things like, "Dotty's our special pig. We ain't use her for no bacon," and, "I ain't wearin' no shoes, 'cause I live in West Virginia and I ain't got to!" Perhaps they will have magical marvelous experience that will redeem state in my eyes. Or perhaps nothing can redeem state in my eyes...