Good bunch to bring forth laughter, today. Annie - MAYbe you'll be able to get over the loss without too much dislocation? Do you often mirror your inspirations, Oly? How about frequent messages to your members of the various governments to let them know that you're watching them, and expecting them to be responsible citizens, salon? Michelle - aren't ya glad that yer cats aren't bookworms? No offence, jeb ... but how about suggesting that yer character build a higher fence? ...... Ain't that the truth, eld? katlan ... .. my house/barn/shed seem to be rather full of 'em! More winnowing required before I dare consider moving to an apt. In the city! @ded ... often true - in winter: but usually in summer they all don't hang long on the line. Thank you for your contributions. Hope each of you find something about which to be joyful every day - and offer such to the folks you meet: offer a smile to strangers. ole joyful

jasdip's delighted baby reminds me... I conplained about being tired with DS waking me early in the mornings, calling from his crib. An older lady told me, "No one will ever be that happy to see you." So true!

Fester, from The Adams Family...

@Annie Deighnaugh today is the 15th :-)