Hurricane Matthew rips along the eastern coast. Donald Trump continues to insult/assault women as well as the rest of the US. Putin's face goes up on the Manhattan bridge.

Meanwhile, I'm shooting photos of friends at Stan Hywet gardens in Akron, Ohio and playful, adventurous kittens. Perspective proves a rather fickle thing, doesn't it?

Enjoy some photos, everyone.

Dylan welcomes a new companion, Mad Francis!