I just wanted to say thanks to Sandee. I've been a long time subscriber to the FML but over the last couple of years I've been an infrequent reader and even more of an infrequent poster. We've had ferrets for many years - as the FML archives will attest. We were up to five. But due to illness and old age, all are now gone. It is tough to see them go. They are so full of life that death seems alien to them. But unfortunately it is not. I know Sandee greeted our first one to go, Squirt. The words and thoughts were sweet and most of all comforting. The gesture was unbidden and heart-felt. The world is a kinder place for simple acts like this. Please don't let people who have too much anger, intolerance, or misery in their souls put you or what you do down. Instead of trying to make the world a better place, they seek to bring it down to their level. Thanks for your compassion and generosity. -kim thinking of Squirt, Pippi, Atlas, Jinx, and Rosie running, playing, and dancing again Kimberly Burkard | _ Everything I needed to know in life, [log in to unmask] | _____C .._. I learned from my ferret: | ____/ \___/ Frolic and dance for joy often, have |<____/\_---\_\ no fear or worries, and enjoy life. [Posted in FML issue 4365]