Pardes (I always want to type "padres"), you tell one heck of a good story. Made me smile and laugh and ooh and ah (the puppy part anyway). I LOVED it!!! Keep them coming.
As each year goes by, I'm starting to realize that speed isn't as fun as it used to be. I rather like mosey-ing along and enjoying the scenery and what is around me. I just wish I could tell a story like you!