If you're still reading Stranger, you are a crazy person. This week I regaled you with stories about getting locked out of the pool area in a Speedo. I have previously been known to suggest that I might slap your children at the grocery store. I've assaulted you with photos of mole rats. And then, finally, yesterday, I showed you a picture of my de-toenailed toe with a photoshopped wig.

I feel like I'm conducting some kind of online experiment. That experiment is something like "how much weird crap can you throw at complete strangers on the Internets before they all abandon you."

Thank you for not abandoning me. I would be lonely here without you. So would the Q of C. And Leotrix. And Paul Cyclemon. But not Tami. Tami's always been kind of a loner.

And now, your Pictures and Distractions:

Oh, Emrie. If only I could get you to like me.



Lagoon selfie of the week with Ms. Hannah Rose.


Pioneer Day festivities not far from home.


A very important Snapchat from Jolyn Metro in Peru.


Ms. Hannah Rose on the swings.




Crap to distract you from whatever you're supposed to be doing:

Spelling, grammar, and punctuation fails. Thanks, Trisha.

Yarn bombs. Thanks, Alisa.

More pictures taken at the right moment. Thanks, Francie.

Man takes maternity photos. Thanks, Brad.

Bizarre and beautiful chickens. Thanks, Melissa.

6 and a half years of selfies. Thanks, Angela.

Mercedes vs. Jaguar. Thanks, Desiree.

Cat vs. cat statue. Thanks, Angela.

Amazing pictures of swimming spots. Thanks, Francie.

Trololo cat. Thanks, Tracey.

Later haters. Thanks, Melissa.

Verbatim deposition reenactment. Thanks, Amy.

If you would like to have something included on Pictures and Distractions, please email me at itjustgetsstranger@gmail.com.

~It Just Gets Stranger