hippo

Donna the Hippo has been a fixture at Mesker Park Zoo since 1956 and has brought so many smiles to so many faces over the years. Many regular visitors to the zoo have literally grown up with Donna and she with them. Officials at Mesker Park Zoo have announced that because of Donna's failing health, including severe arthritis and kidney failure, she will be euthanized later today...

The Christmas tree is up and lit in the Cornish living room.  Barely a branch is left in my opinion.  I say every year, "Is it time to get rid of some ornaments?"  My wife usually meets me with a look as if I'd suggested we kick our 10 month old out of the house...