I know I'm not supposed to pick him up, but ...

... he is so cute. And he smells so good! May I keep him, Daddy?

How many eyes does it take to make a face?

Here's looking at you, kid. I don't remember why I googled "scallop" after ordering my sushi tonight, but I was shocked when I learned that scallops have eyes. Not the regular two or four or even eight - they have 60 eyes! Augsburg College shows some nice pictures here: www.augsburg.edu/home/biology/photoofmonth/scallop-eyes.html. So... I'm wondering: If you don't eat anything with a face - would you eat scallops? How many eyes does it take to make a face? And how many are too many?

Honestly, dear raspberry ...

I don't want to be discouraging, but... don't you think September is a little late to start blossoming?