Dog for hire

For Halloween, Boudreaux (left) is going to be Chopper, the dog in the Travelers Insurance TV commercials. Chopper has his own house and Facebook page. Chopper, also a rescue dog, has a job. Good dog.

Writing spider in residence

The scientific name is Argiope but we call these “writing spiders” because of the distinctive zigzag web pattern they weave. This one is residing in front of a neighbor’s house and hasn’t made much progress since yesterday. No deadline, no problem.

For sale: Silver Slipper owner Full House Resorts

Full House Resorts Inc., owner of Silver Slipper Casino and other properties, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized management to put the company up for sale. Here’s the statement: “After its evaluation of strategic alternatives, the Board of Directors has determined that pursuing a sale of the Company is the best course…