Overheard by Chatty in the supermarket check-out line:

    Father (to pre-teen daughter):

    "I think you've noticed that your mother has....issues."

    Daughter:

    "I feel SO SORRY for her and all, but sometimes she acts so weird it's just totally embarrassing, Daddy!"

    "Maybe it’s menopause".

    "Mom is 32."

    "Yeah, right, so - maybe not. Um…have you talked to her recently?"

    "Me talk to her? Why don't YOU talk to her?"

    (long pause)

    "Well, I guess maybe the best thing to do is just keep pretending like there's nothing wrong. You know, give mom time to figure things out for herself..."

    "Well, I hope she figures it out SOON - because my slumber party is NEXT WEEKEND!"

    Lucky mom. With a pair like that to draw to, I'm sure she'll be as right as rain in no time.

    Did you know that - contrary to a widespread notion - ostriches never actually feel the need to stick their heads in the sand?

    Unlike humans.