December 13th

5 Things That Made Me Smile Today

1. I came across this most excellent video:


2. We were watching the Cat sleep in her nest of boxes in the workroom of the store, when Madmoiselle-the-owner told us of a cold January day when she herself had pulled all the boxes off the shelf above the radiator, and wedged herself in under the counter and lay on the shelf in an attempt to warm up. It was so cosy and comfortable there, she could almost have fallen asleep. Her mind was pleasantly drifting, and the feeling was returning to her fingers and toes, when a customer came into the store. In a moment of panic she wasn't sure she could get out again, and as she wriggled about, desperately trying to free herself before the customer came into the store, she kept calling out "be with you in a minute!"

3. There was exceptionally good, bouncy, strident opera on the radio this morning. The sort that makes you wave your hands about and sing along.

4. I have no idea what we were talking about, other than it occasionally involved a dictionary, as we are a group of co-workers that is fond of lexical erudition, and we spent much of the time laughing hysterically. I do remember that D. put forth the suggestion that we display the dictionary on a stand like the Bible. I like days like this :)

5. You, oh most excellent Kippen, found part of my christmas quest. Oh how I thank you!