Overheard

Around my house - depending on the time of day - you can hear many different sounds. If someone even passes by with another dog you can be sure Chauncy will announce the intrusion to the world until threatened with death. The phone rings and unless a name I recognize appears on the caller ID you can be sure my answering machine will pick up. The recorded message is typically from an electronic voice asking to speak with Kam "N. G.". DELETE! Today Geoffery from Toys R Us ( the ugly stuffed giraffe) called to wish Noah a happy birthday and to encourage him to drag his parents over and spend all of their money - ahem, I mean - to buy him a much deserved gift in the form of some useless plastic toy. DELETE! The baby monitor in Emily's room has, for three years now, amplified daily tantrums,arguments and defiance. DISCONNECT! However, it's makes great spy equipment! Will definitely keep for future eavesdropping. The attic fan clunks, clocks tick, the dishwasher hums ( thanks to a brand new model, unlike our old one from 1978 which sounded more like a airplane before takeoff), and the dryer beeps. Kam belches, Puddin snores, and Emily lets em rip without modesty or embarressment. In fact, the only thing that doesnt make a sound is the fish. Now there's a pet I can really appreciate.