I'm sure some people reading might think I've blown the loss of a pet out of proportion. Now that the day's over, I feel better. Still a bit empty, but better. What I really want to say is "Thank you." My wonderful friends from Mizzou wrote some very sincere and kind remarks in my guestbook that have made this day much more tolerable. I appreciate you girls and your friendship more than this pithy web log could ever express.

P.S. - Rachel, I'll bet your new haircut looks smashing and sexy.