I neglected to mark the solstice a couple weeks back, but the days are starting to get longer again. I can tell.

When exactly did Gulf War I start? Wasn't it like the 20th or 21st of January a decade or so ago? Wouldn't surprise me at all if Gulf War II started about the same date...

Must be inflation. The tooth fairy is handing out brass dollars these days. I remember getting a nickel for used cuspids.