Just Like Me

1. She's short... or, in the words of Wilbur, low to the ground.

2. She's serious most of the time, with bursts of energy and enthusiasm.

3. She likes to sleep in the sun.

4. She enjoys a good cuddle as long as it's gentle.

5. She doesn't have much to say.

6. She loves the smell of a nice, juicy steak.

7. She'd overdose on chocolate if she could.

8. She naps before bedtime.

9. She appreciates a little recognition once in a while.

10. She loves her family.

Born That Way

In Togo there was an expression - "Elle est née comme ça!"

She was born that way.

I know I can learn to do anything I set my mind to, but I've got to admit, I was born without a certain gene that would come in handy this month - the gene that would make me thrilled about doing my taxes.

Remember Mr. Banks in Mary Poppins? His dream for his children was that their little cups of joy would overflow at the site of ledgers and profit sheets.

I was not born that way.