Dogs are notoriously bad spellers.

One of many truths that can be learned from The Far Side.

I always write "cat food" on our grocery list as "cat fud" because of The Far Side.

t edit I also write "dog fud," just to be fair to both species.

Here is how you know I don't live in Mayberry: today the police raided the candy store on the main street through town, because the candy store is, as we all know, a front for drug dealers. (You can buy candy there, but I have no idea if anyone does.)

Oh, Northside.

Steph, or anyone else, do you have any ADHD stratagy book recommendations?

I'm pretty sure bay area 'fistas know about the Piedmont High School bird calling contest. The winners get to appear on Letterman. Last year the son of my Oakland PM was on the first place team. This year his team came in second. I've known this kid since he was born. Anyway, today is the taping at Letterman and it airs tomorrow night. He is the only dark haired kid on the second place team. I'm so utterly thrilled for him. Also, Letterman's team is very generous with the airfare and accomodations for these kids.

Steph, or anyone else, do you have any ADHD stratagy book recommendations?

I'll ask Tim when he gets home. (Which is shameful, since I am the librarian for the CHADD group, and we do in fact have a section of books on ADHD and adolescents. But I don't know which ones are most useful and which ones are a waste of time.) I'm making a note right now to ask him tonight, and I'll let you know. Want me to email you?

I mean, if my roommate is nearby when I'm leaving I'll say goodbye. I'm not a total jerk.

I say goodbye to my cat when I'm leaving if she's nearby.

Thank you, Teppy (and Tim).

I do, too. And Walter, who typically either tries to come with me or takes the opportunity to migrate to the backyard. I also tell whichever critter is closest that they are in charge while I'm gone. Because some needs to be.

There are still screaming children nearby and I need to answer a question about lube. What is my life.

I also tell whichever critter is closest that they are in charge while I'm gone. Because some needs to be.

Ha! I always do this. The cats need some responsibility, frankly.

I feel a little bad when Pixie or Wednesday is left in charge. They are not very responsible. Not like Walter.