P is for Predictable

...and of course, penguin. If you didn't see this one coming, shame on you for six weeks.

Girl Friday

Roofin'

From University of Virginia Magazine, an article on students who elect to volunteer with organizations like Habitat for Humanity over their spring and summer breaks.

O is for Owl

I read a book when I was a young kid...something about barn owls, I think it took place somewhere in Canada...Saskatchewan, I think. Does that sound familiar to anyone? I'd love to hunt it down and read it to the kids.

Career Gag

This one I could actually see The New Yorker digging.

The Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins

FINALLY! It's taken almost three years, but another Boston team has finally won a championship! Our long national nightmare is over!

In all seriousness, congrats to the Bs. A likable team, and a well-deserved championship!

EDIT: Honestly, the things I do for you people...

N is for Narwhal

I was out of town all last week and didn't have access to a scanner...so my Animal Alphabet post is a little late. Not that I was in any real hurry to post it anyway, because it's pretty awful! But I did it, so here it is. I'll try and make up for it this week.