Sorry, Kat, I know how cunning pets can be. My parents' dog managed to open the front door of their house to go for a walk on her own a couple weeks ago.

Besides, look at the bright side. At least you won't be the one sleeping there when Ruby decides to try out her newly learned surgery skilz.

She hasn't forgotten that you exist. Undoubtedly she misses you.

If you move home, I'd be sad.

Someone at NOAA has created an impressive animated .gif of the tsunami from Sumatra to the coast of Africa: [link]

Bahahaha! DX, I'm just happy I don't have to stay there to watch ER or L&O with her.

Well I'm glad that you're enjoying the nephew. No boots, though? You did grow up in Boston, right?

DX, I can't remember if I ever told you, but your Christmas card was beautiful. Thank you.

The nephew sounds adorable, Allyson.

He is so cool.

Being an aunt is the best thing.

Being an aunt is the best thing.

As both an aunt and a mom, I would probably disagree, but with the proviso that parenthood is definitely not for everyone.

Closest thing I'll have to me ownes baby, Burrell. And it's pretty fine. He's jolly. I just scanned in pics of him in a Superman outfit complete with cape. Because Auntie has fabulous taste in clothes.

He looks like Calvin from Calvin & Hobbes what with the gigantic head and tiny wee legs and the shock of platinum hair sticking straight up.

And he's a big cuddler. Laughs a lot.

Received, Allyson, and enjoyed.

I don't want you to move home, but I'm cheerily selfish.

I have achieved new TV. Next TV up will require a new apartment, so that's a good limiting factor.