Waiting for summer to slide by is a time-consuming activity. There are only so many mint juleps you can consume until everything starts tasting like toothpaste. I heed the cautions of our nation's sun exposure experts very carefully and have so far been able to retain my delicate pallor. But my use of sunblock has been limited by one of our cats' newly acquired taste for it ... she can't resist licking any covered area. Fortunately, I will accept any sign of affection from her regardless of authenticity.

Watch The Numbers Slip Away

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