Right now we have the van in kid limo mode with the second row of seats out and the kids in the rear row with a cavern of space ahead of them.

I'd probably want to do something like that. When we were thinking about the Matrix or Forester, the close proximity of back seat to front seat seemed like an open invitation for a toddler to kick the driver. 'Course, with Li'l Jandek only three months old now, we're looking forward a bit.

Blizzard trees!

(still can't figure out what they are)

trees are expensive.

That's why they charged the people a dollar and a half just to see 'em.

I had three disastrous situations pre-lunch, and post-lunch, it took me five minutes to resolve all of them. Is this proof that my intelligence increases exponentially when you feed me, or just another example of why I shouldn't attempt problem-solving while suffering from low blood sugar?

I am looking online at pink flowering trees that I can buy for my building's garden. trees are expensive.

I'm a fan of crepe myrtles, myself -- some types have pink blossoms.

Though I'm not sure how far north they can thrive.

I had three disastrous situations pre-lunch, and post-lunch, it took me five minutes to resolve all of them. Is this proof that my intelligence increases exponentially when you feed me, or just another example of why I shouldn't attempt problem-solving while suffering from low blood sugar?

Hmmm.

I'm still pre-lunch, so I can't help you.

post breakfast here ( and walk) . I would saying feeding shrift is good for her brain

For anyone interested, official pictures from the sculpture race: [link]

Everyone should give me cookies. It could be the secret to tapping my inner genius.

Cindy, Children's Fairyland is a real place in Oakland, around Lake Merritt. It is (purportedly) the place that inspired Walt Disney to create Disneyland.

They have a lot of Puppet shows there. One of the puppeteers there worked on the movie Lili (starring Leslie Caron) back in 1953.