We had creek water so high a couple of weeks ago that it washed away a duck's nest in the woods across the road from us. Mama duck moved to higher ground for her new nest--it's tucked under a huge clump of monkey grass behind the hose caddy beside the house in my next door neighbor's yard. He won't mow that side until she moves the kiddos out.

Meanwhile, I was at the dentist this morning getting a couple of fillings. My mouth and tongue and lip are still numb. So give me something that is suitable to feeling strange. Any suggestions?