Left Handed Cats?

Is there such a thing as a left-handed cat?

Dear Cecil:

Our cat seems to be left-handed. Is that possible? Are animals right- or left-handed, as humans are? If so, how come, and what can be inferred from that about the meaning of life? --Pierre and Daniella, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

The answer can be found on the Straight Dope: http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a4_085.html

Remodel Characters and Pictures

Our kitchen and upstairs bathroom remodel was completed earlier this month. We're very happy with the results. Photos below.

Of course, the kitchen and bathroom didn't remodel themselves. Here is the cast of characters that made it happen.

• Sharon – The very detailed, efficient, organized, and effective project manager.
• Steve – Her faithful sidekick.
• Simon – Contractor. Hard worker who produced quality work. Would definitely hire again.
• Sidekick – Simon’s faithful sidekick. Prone to bringing up discussions on random topics with the project manager. Used the pantry to change to and from his work clothes.
• Jerry (aka as “Professional”) – Sub-contractor in charge of the bathroom remodel. Knew no English at the start of the job. During the job, Sharon and her sidekick taught him such useful words/phrases as “professional”, “no problem”, “good attitude”. As a bonus, he also cut a house alarm wire and tossed his trash on top of the project manager’s lemon tree, knocking it down, much to her dismay. Took a multi-hour break from the job to escape the wrath of the project manager.
• Shaolin Brothers – Two or three Shaolin temple brothers who are in America with their Kung Fu traveling show. Also showed up at our house to paint and do various other jobs.
• Terry – Junk hauler. After loading up the second truckload of debris from the remodel, invited himself into the house to play piano and sing gospel songs he wrote himself.

Monkey supplied the Glue

Enjoy this Cadbury commercial.

Evil Monkey (Monkey Friday)

Some Things Should Stay A Fond Memory

This is a possible case of "better as a child" than as an adult. I recently started to watch "Battle of the Planets".

It is a cartoon that I very fondly remember as a young child (somewhere around 7 or so). Battle of the Planets is an Americanized Japanese cartoon. The costumes are very intriguing and really sparked my imagination and interest as a kid.

Unfortunately I am having an issue with the show as an adult. My problem is with Jason, the leader of the group. I hope I can overlook it but I am not confident. The issue is Casey Kasem. Casey Kasem (of American Top 40 fame) does the voice for Jason. I just can't get beyond that distinct voice...


Left to right: Jason, Tiny, Keyop, Princess, and Mark