And the new family member is...

Meet Cassie, short for Cassiopia. She is a very pale gray, which made me think of Casper, which isn't appropriate for a girl. She is up taking in her new home as I write.

Also, Doc Wuest says I'm not dying yet, and he's gonna put me in the doghouse if I don't lose the 5 lbs. I gained over holidays and about 10 more by the time I see him in 4 months.

And, I just checked e-mail and found that we might be back to work as soon as Monday! Yay! Boo!