Three years ago, on a frosty February morning in a small Arkansas town, Maximilian arrived in this world. A couple of months later he came to live with me. I named him "Maximilian" after Peter Falk's character in the movie "The Great Race". For those who have seen it, the connection should be clear -- especially the parts where Jack Lemmon yells, "MA-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-X!!! :-) Since then, each day, no matter how gloomy, has had a ray of sunshine thanks to this wonderful little fellow. So here's to you, my terrific little friend. May you have many more Happy Birthdays! C.B. [Posted in FML issue 2218]