Gianna, I agree with your theory! And, have you noticed that when you are right at the breaking point with your cat (i.e., he has toppled another glass off the coffee table or stolen your mascara right from under the bathroom sink WHILE you are getting ready for work), he does something so sweet you just have to pick him up and kiss him on the head—which they hate by the way, and promptly bathe themselves to remove the human from their bodies. And, we still go back for more. Charming little creatures they are!

Lily, How did your shows go in Spokane and Portland? I hope you will be taking a few weeks off before the next “Classic Evening.” ;)

See what I mean? The world is full of phonies!

Emma, Kudos to you girl for quitting! I have asthma, so that’s a perfect deterrent.

Laurel, Just my two cents—The cats ALWAYS win. At least my Jordan does. He is the first cat I have ever had; I use to be strictly a “dog person,” and I SWORE that a cat would never rule me! (First clue: be careful about what you say you will never do). Nevertheless, I am forever finding myself buying him new toys every time I go to the pet store. What is that!?

Maggi D, Thanks for the comparisons. :) However, I don’t agree with Margaret Mead—I don’t want a mediocre man! In fact, I don’t want a man at all! LOL

My boss is that nagging ghost in the pit of my stomach shouting, “Society is mediocre at its best—there has to be more to life than this!” Therefore, I keep moving forward.

Okay, Edith. How about I help you clean your room, AND I’ll bring milk and chocolate for a snack! Maybe we’ll have the chocolate first—energy for the cleanup. :)

Dear Edith, That is just wrong that 911 gave you a hard time because of your “record.” They should know that not having a pizza delivered is a DEFINITE emergency! Next time a burglar breaks in and makes a mess of the house, call me and I’ll swing by and help you clean up before your mom gets home! :)

Dear Edith Ann, You are absolutely correct! With all the “authorities” in life that have control over what you should do and say—not to mention tell you how you’re suppose to feel—YOU should get to decide if it’s an emergency, not the operator. Who knows you better than YOU! As Holden Caulfield would say, “they are all a bunch of damn phonies!” What do they know?

Well, I would love to lie around this weekend—not that that ever happens—however, I will be working AND entertaining family. How I will accomplish both things at the same time, I have NO idea. Now, as to WHO I want to lie around WITH—I can’t tell! ;)

EUREKA—I found it! A cure for anything that ails you—a day spent with Lily and Jane. If laughter truly is the best medicine (and I believe it is), you two will live to be 150!! Good luck with the next July 4th!

I would be sitting with Lily and Richard while watching and listening to Billie Holiday. Drinks would be on me—and I’d even wear my sunglasses if Lily wanted me to. :) THAT would be heaven!