I'm envious of your footnoting skillz! And I also have questions- what is the situation behind the yappy dog taking Freeway's place as an indoor dog? And WHY is he named Freeway, anyway?

I'm sorry that the Titus situation didn't work out. I commiserate with your mother, though; he seems as though he'd be tough to give up, even to one's beloved daughter. "Vile Indian Giver" is a nice label to endure as a penance, though, if one's mother happens to be into penance. :)

Yay for more Storyopolis icons! And caramel walnut brownies!