Did Philip ...?

i don't know. but what other explanation is there?

happy first orange shoes

here they are. they're mine. and they're orange. there are two of them. and they are brand new. and they are both of them each mine. they are good at kicking. these two shoes that are orange and mine. (Mr Griffin and his orange shoes.)

(we first met the unfortunate Mr Griffin in unhappier times, if you recall: in the first of our firsts — first peas, followed, just as unpleasantly, by first teeth. we are pleased to hear that things seem to be looking up for Mr Griffin. and we certainly hope it lasts — the eds.)

Britain's most stupid laws: A top ten list

These laws are ancient legislation that has never been repealed. 4,000 people were given a shortlist and asked to vote on what is ... The Most ridiculous British law:

10. In the city of York it is legal to murder a Scotsman within the ancient city walls, but only if he is carrying a bow and arrow

9. It is illegal to enter the Houses of Parliament in a suit of armour

8. It is illegal to avoid telling the tax man anything you do not want him to know, but legal not to tell him information you do not mind him knowing

7. The head of any dead whale found on the British coast automatically becomes the property of the king, and the tail of the queen

6. A pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants, including in a policeman’s helmet

5. In Scotland, if someone knocks on your door and requires the use of your toilet, you must let them enter

4. Mince pies cannot be eaten on Christmas Day (this law dates back to the seventeenth century and was enacted to outlaw gluttony during the rule of Cromwell) (at least half of those surveyed admitted to breaking this law)

3. In Liverpool, it is illegal for a woman to be topless except as a clerk in a tropical fish store

2. It is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the British monarch upside-down

And coming in a glorious first...

1.It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament

to find out more about these absurd and utterly foolish laws click here: Die and you’re under arrest!

Britains got talent - Damon Scott and Bubbles

More dancing and singing... I couldn't resist...

Snowball - The Dancing Cockatoo

Here's who this is: "Snowball is a Medium Sulphur Crested Eleanora Cockatoo that dances to the Back Street Boys. He came to the Bird Lovers Only Recue in August 2007 and is a joy." Only, I think the thing is they got his name wrong. It is Sir Eleanora Snowball Cockatoo, Esq. But no matter. His dance speaks for itself. Happy Tuesday!

2007 NAPPA Gold Award

Wondrous happy news... HOW TO BE A BABY: by ME, the Big Sister won a gold. Hurrah!
here's what it says about itself on the site: "The National Parenting Publications Awards guide you to the best gift ideas for children all year round!" and "Now in its 17th year, NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) is a well-known name in industries focused on children’s learning and entertainment. Full results were announced Nov. 1, 2007, in 40 regional parenting magazines across the country and online at Parenthood.com. This distinction recognizes the above titles as a standout among toys, books, DVDs, software & video games, music and spoken-word recordings available for children today." NAPPA website

happy orange car

happy end of october, happy all saints day, happy central park that is getting ready for the marathon, happy leaves that are all harvesty and festivalish

it's best to be stinky

Here she is. The Baby. In what is possibly the nicest little stinker hallowteenieweenie i've ever seen in my entire life. I did tell you didn't I? It's a quite stunning way to conclude our "Latest Must Have Dressing Up Fashion Trends" series.

And what about the bag?

I want one. The bag, the costume, her inside it. (Yes, she's The Baby who belongs to the quadruplets we met on Friday in all their fabulous furryness and the quadruplets, of course, belong to Baby Annabelle, who we met previously doing a very good imitation of being a baby.