"'Auld Lang Syne' is a poem written by the great Scottish bard, Robert Burns. In actuality, it was written by his Scottish Terrier, Heather, and initially contained a lot more stuff about gnawing bones and going after game. You know, the important things! 'Auld Lang Syne' (in English) means 'long, long ago' -- as in: 'long, long ago an annoying squirrel pushed me to the edge. But on a lovely New Year's Eve, I nailed him near a hedge.' May all your bones be fine in 2009!" (Photo by J.M. Hilton)