"Now I'm accused of using the 'C' word! I hope everybody realizes there's a vast left-and-right wing conspiracy working against me." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"I think we're in trouble, Mrs. Puddle-Jumper."/"If we're lucky, they'll come for the geese first." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"CAT has become the 'C' word?" (Photo by Stephanie J.)

"Zarex, this is Vartag. Captain Amoreda and I are tired of carbon-based life forms and plan to move to a new galaxy. Interested?" (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"I'm now the 'C' word?" (Photo by Stephanie J.)

"Egad! Lily the spaniel dropped the "C" word on network TV!" (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"Oh, sweet balls of fire! Don't tell me she said CAT?!" (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"Hello, again, my Pork Barrel pals! And never fear -- the Lincoln Park political race may be over, but we will continue to bore you prairie-dog silly with OTHER election results throughout 2008"~ (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"It's time Lily came back from Scotland. If she wants to run for office, she can try Republicburg next to Oligarchyville..." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"Too bad she can't run in Democracy City, but it closed down years ago and is now a parking lot." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"I can't wait to ask Lily what those Scotties wear under their kilts~" (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"I, King Rockie I, have chopped down Old Hickory. Anybody else around here unwilling to buy into the concept of ABSOLUTE MONARCHY? I thought not. Have a nice doggie day!" (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"In retrospect, Scotland isn't so bad. I don't dislike plaid, and I'm learning to stomach haggis." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"The curse is lifted! I'm not a scum-sucking frog! I'm a retriever named Prince! Now change me back! Change me back! (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"Hello, Zarex? I've run into a spot of trouble." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"Guess life is like that. You've always got to be ready for the other shoe to drop." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)