Vase

November 4, 1999

"Mom had this vase given to her in Great Aunt Mable's will and she loved it dearly. It sat on a wooden table in front of our picture window. I think it was from Japan. All I remember was the funny blue lines that decorated its pale, white surface. She told all of us kids never to touch that vase. I asked her if I could put things in it and she told me, 'Only on special occasions.'

Turns out finding three dozen night crawlers isn't a special occasion."

Milestones

1993: Ivan Nacutchacokov/Ivana Folger-Balzac honeymoon ends in stalemate.

Now Hiring

Patsy. Must be willing to take the fall for numerous state and federal offenses. Should bear a passing resemblance to Red Bagel, Omar Bricks or Rok Finger. Immunity to electrocution a plus.

Most-Dreaded Christmas Gifts

1.	Gift certificate from Bedwetters' Depot
2.	Fine pewter anything
3.	Lapdance from Rhonda
4.	Red Commie Hilfiger jacket
5.	Love