Today's FML is a pretty sad one since we'll learn that some of the fuzzie friends we've come to know on this list have passed. There are also follow-up posts and posts about some ill ferrets who aren't doing too well. I don't have to remind anyone here that the time these critters spend with us seems to be way too short. Most of us have grieved over our losses and fully understand what others here experience in similar situations; in that sense we can comfort each other and remember how precious the time is that we spend with the fuzzbeans. I fully agree. But let's also remember the ferrets' ways of doing things: since they are with us for only a short time here they cram as much silliness and fun as possible into that short time! So in times like this I try to celebrate their lives, the lives we gave them, the lives they gave us and the lives that continue in our hearts after they have gone. Along these thoughts, the first post today is the funniest one of today's batch. I think we deserve it. Bill [Posted in FML issue 3826]