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

When someone's explaining some complicated issue to you, it may help if they can offer a pitcher - or even a drawing. ole joyful

My wife wanted me to see a Dr about my anger issues. So I'm sitting in the Doctors office and he poses the question: "What would you do if a train was coming down the hallway right at you?". I said, "I'd get in my helicopter and fly off." The Dr asked, "Where'd you get a helicopter from?" Same place you got the MF train from, I said. This is why I have anger issues....

LoneJack - yes, those atmospheric river systems are wreaking havoc especially in Northern WA where most of the flooding is happening. I’m south WA at Columbia River border of OR & so far ok. It is dry here today & yesterday as well. Was 60 F the other day. Too warm for this time of year & not helping the flooding. But, finally a snow dump in surrounding mountains which will help. The daylight hours deal. Being north, I’m seeing even less than you are but boy, come spring & summer, we have much longer days! Our plants grow like they’re on steriods!