Alice and friends via Joe Penniston.

The Peanut Siesta continues, and we’re having loads of fun and frolic.

Hope the sun is shining where you are as well.

Thought you might need a fresh discussion thread.

Mad teacups via Mastery of Maps.

Still having fun with The Peanut and family.

She’s enjoying a bit of time with me not attached to the computer. 

Hope I’m not missing too much while I’m away.  Do let me know if there’s anything I need to peek at when I get back.

Please leave a link in the comments if possible.

Hope you are having a good week, too. 

Consider this an open discussion thread.

Out for a spot of tea? via JeffChristiansen.

It’s a travel day today.  The Peanut and I are taking a few days of "girls day out" with some of her cousins.

Now that school is out, she needs a little break from the usual.  We’re off to find a little wonder, merriment, and some giggles where we can.

Be back on Friday.

Thought you might like some discussion space in my absence.

This afternoon at 3 pm ET/noon PT, we’ll have a live chat with Doug Kendall of the Constitutional Accountability Center regarding the Sotomayor nomination, as well as the role of SCOTUS, the rule of law and the Constitution. And what should be on our minds for any potential future SCOTUS nominations.

The new buzz-phrase from the right on the Sotomayor nomination is “judicial integrity.” And CAC hits this

The stupid, it burns. I expected a redux of the infamous Helms’ “Hands” ad as part of the GOP response to the Sotomayor nomination to SCOTUS, but this is above and beyond the call of putrid: Context is a canard for Limbaugh, who compared Sotomayor to former Klan leader and Republican politician David Duke.

Beinville House via igKnition.Sometimes, you just have to get out and enjoy the world around you, have a laugh and a smile, and do something fun.

Sometimes, you get to sleep in.

And every once in a while? You get all of the above.

Thought you could use a fresh discussion thread.

French Quarter courtyard via Maitri.Hoping to see some lovely courtyard gardens and just drink in the beauty of New Orleans.

Thought you could use a fresh discussion thread.

Garden district fountain via David Paul Ohmer.Good gravy, it’s humid. Is it time for liquid refreshment yet?

Thought you could use a discussion thread…