big thanks to g. animalz for her heartfelt
missive on ankle breaks and balance and shit earlier.
along the same lines, i wanted to share some pictures from avid 2Pz reader and commenter and sister, Melissa.

Two weeks ago, i noticed that the door to her bedroom had been left open (it wasn't me and mom denies it). i warily peeked inside only to discover the bloody truth. Kismet had massacred
Samantha Parkington, Melissa's prized American Girl Doll (that mom claims she NEVER played with). Now Kismet had gotten a taste for poor Samantha a couple months ago when he chomped on her foot, but a strategically placed sock hid the damage and soothed Melissa's conscience. Samantha was now missing all the fingers from her left hand. Gulp.

The good news is that after a brief discussion with American Girl customer service, and some arguing with mom about how we were going to afford the medical bills, Ms. Parkington was shipped off to New York for some cosmetic surgery. She is now recovering in Nashville, far away from her abusive boyfriend Kismet, and we are all happy to report that she is good as new.

Thanks American Girl!
bad boy Kis. ;(