Waldo the Chrysalis, Day 2

“Cats are smarter than dogs. You can’t get eight cats to pull a sled through snow.” – Jeff Valdez I couldn’t sleep last night. I’ve had problems with insomnia for a few weeks now, but it didn’t bother me last night. I made a fire, cooked a batch of cardamom cookies, and watched the snow…

A riddle for you: What to the internet and a rush hour highway have in common? Answer:Because some people see no need to use common courtesy and respect when on either one. I’m helping out the local no kill spay shelter again this Saturday. A radio station is having an “adopt a stray” day, and…

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In his updates of today, AussieDeafMan speaks of researching control freaks. My own observations of Freakus controlus may be of some limited use. Control freaks come in several different subspecies. I have had the dubious pleasure of having four of these subspecies competing for space within my own work environment. They seldom herd together, although…

I suppose I’m going to have to concede at this point that carols are permitted. I’m still not sure about this 24/7 caroling. But I will at least acknowledge that a certain quota of carols can be introduced into daily existence. “Mr. Grinch” will still remain my favorite. musical accompaniment: John Gorka, “Between Five and…

Some stupid questions, some thought provoking questions. 1. If you died tomorrow who would you leave everything you own to?: The Prof, my sisters, the zoo. There would be a special stipend set aside for care of the cats. 2.If you had to go live in Borneo for the rest of your life and you…