We're all exhausted. So let's just enjoy some pictures of puppies and some links of stuff to waste your day.

Because if we can't do that, WELL THEN I GUESS THIS ISN'T EVEN AMERICAN ANYMORE.

Too soon?

I love you guys.

And now, your Pictures & Distractions:

I will be arguing an 8th Amendment case in front of the 10th Circuit in a few days. My friend Jenna came to help me practice. We call this "mooting with puppies."

One of those rare moments when a bumper sticker actually had an effect on me. (I'm talking about the pink one).

Who can be sad when Eli has a baby niece like this?

I surprised Mr. Pants with a mid-day visit. He was not pleased that I interfered with his 9-hour nap.

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

A real life snake on a plane. No thanks, Krishelle.

An elephant painting a picture of itself. Thanks, Brian.

The 25 most terrifying deep sea creatures. Thanks, Brian.

I watched this commercial on Sunday and cried for eleventy hours.

From the Onion. Thanks, Matt.

Incredible black and white photos colorized. Thanks, Chad.

A list of ideas to perform some acts of kindness. Thanks, Adam.

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~It Just Gets Stranger