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Who is smarter, the pups or the kitties?

I’m afraid the pups win on the second challenge, but they are probably used to challenges like this and they seem to be a lot more food-motivated.

May 21, 2025

I had heard of durian before, so I was surprised by the baby’s reaction.

Not everyone is as tolerant of the smell.

I’ve seen it on some of my cooking streaming videos, but never in our local market. Even if they had it I wouldn’t buy it. What about you?

May 20, 2025

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Andy and I have used AOL for years, and I was surprised a few years ago when a friend laughed because I was so old-fashioned to still be using it.

So, does anyone still use AOL? The answer is yes, but the numbers are significantly lower than they were in the 1990s. According to a report by the Pew Research Center, in 2020, only 1% of American adults used AOL as their primary ISP.

However, AOL still maintains a loyal user base, particularly among older adults who are familiar with the service and prefer its simplicity. In fact, a survey by the AARP found that 1 in 5 adults aged 50 and older still use AOL as their primary email service.
—Does Anyone Still Use AOL?

Both Andy and I also have gmail accounts, but AOL is the one I use the most. Which mail service do you use?

May 19, 2025

This poor pup is supposed to wait on the couch when visitors come. She has a hard time doing that. Click on the picture to see the video, and turn on the sound (lower right-hand corner).

May 18, 2025

May 17, 2025

A father walked past his son’s bedroom and noticed the room was unusually clean. On the pillow, he saw an envelope with his name on it. With a sense of worry, he opened it and began reading the letter with trembling hands.

Dear Dad,

I’m really sorry to have to tell you this, but I had to run away with my new girlfriend because I didn’t want to cause trouble with you and Mum. I’ve found true passion with Stacy. She’s so nice, but I knew you wouldn’t like her because of her piercings, tattoos, her tight motorcycle clothes, and because she’s much older than I am.

But it’s not just about the passion, Dad. Stacy’s pregnant. She says we will be happy together. She owns a trailer in the woods, and we have enough firewood to last all winter. We dream of having more children together.

Stacy has also shown me that marijuana doesn’t really hurt anyone. We’re going to grow it ourselves and trade it with others in the commune for cocaine and ecstasy.

We’re hoping science will find a cure for AIDS so Stacy can get better. She deserves it.

Don’t worry, Dad. I’m 15, and I know how to take care of myself. Maybe one day we’ll come back to visit, and you can meet all of your grandkids.

Love, your son Josh

P.S. Dad, none of this is true. I’m actually over at Jason’s house. I just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than the school report on the kitchen table. Call me when it’s safe for me to come home.
—Zakia Wilson

May 16, 2025

From Christine’s Wednesday Memes:

Sometimes I hear the voices of cookies and ice cream at night, calling to me from the kitchen.

The veggies, however, are oddly quiet.

That made my day.

May 15, 2025

This teacher had the students write instructions for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Then she demonstrated what happened when she followed their instructions. Click on the picture to see the video.

Great lesson!

May 14, 2025

May 13, 2025

That was the subject line of an email from Kaitlin the other day. She attached these two pictures:

I laughed when I saw them. That is so typical. Tempi happily comes when she’s told food is ready, but she doesn’t hover around waiting for it. Zoe is extremely food oriented and unfortunately she always has to wait 15 minutes after they start preparing her food. She watches that food until she gets it.

Why the wait? She has exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), which means her pancreas don’t produce enough enzymes to digest her food. She was literally wasting away until her vet figured out what was wrong and prescribed the enzymes. As long as Kaitlin and Torben mix her food with the enzymes and wait 15 minutes for them to work, she’s a happy, healthy, hungry pup.

Bless her vet!

May 12, 2025