I just got attacked by kittens. I crawled back
into their lair (as I have a tendency to do
frequently), and they all mauled me. It was
the most awesome thing ever. Their eyes are
open now. As soon as I got back there, they
started wobbling their way over to me. They
crawled all over my arms and, when I talked to
them, they all started mewing and squeaking.
They rock so hard. Most awesome thing ever.

This just in... the mama cat does have 8 nipples.
I thought I had spied octo-nips, but was later
convinced there were only 6 faucets for the 7
kittens. Rejoice! There are 8!

Sure the cat's tail is a beneficial physical
adaptation for aiding balance, but I think
there is another, more important, function for
the cattail. Consider the shopping carts at
Deals that are equipped with brightly colored poles:

why cats have tails 

(click on picture for better view)

dinner at the Reinings' 


The cattail: Cat locating device! Handy for
when you're on the couch with a yummy snack.
You can see her casing the couch. Eliminates
the surprise when she leaps smack into your lap.

also similar to 


why parents by balloons 


dessert at the Reinings' in approx. 1 month 



Tune into WAND this Saturday at highnoon.
Mike and I did a 1/2 hour show with Ken Frye
today. It is all about the zoo. I have a bad
feeling I called our Poison Dart Frogs reptiles.
Oh well. I leave the expert newsing to Warren.