Various bits of insanity from Pearls Before Swine.

First, Your Humble Servant can definitely relate to this one:

The dacha's driveway is often blocked by inconsiderate (heck, they're oblivious) denizens of Flyover, USA.

I know. It's just a minor smile, but I like it.

I have an acquaintance visiting relatives in Bombay. Luckily, none of her friends or relatives were injured or killed in the train bombings. BTW, the whole sacred cow thing is getting old.