LH -- I was going to suggest that the Universe was plaid: bright bands of color interweaving into complex patterns against a dark background.

...But I didn't want to start a debate on which clan had the truly "universal" tartan....

Meanwhile, after 5 years of living in a biege house, I'm about to go outa my mind...

Ya think we could 'round up a gang o' Catters for a painting party?