The phrase of the week is: "Jumping Cats!"
I picked up a book from Powells today (it's so nice to live right next to the bookstore--they have boxes of free books outside each day) and it's so funny. It's called Jim Forest and Ranger Don. Written in 1959 as an elementary school primer book (with pictures), it tells a story of forest Ranger Don, his nephew Jim Forest and storekeeper Pete. They have some run-ins with a skunk (which sprays Jim) and a bear (which they trap and cage). In this ridiculous tale they say Jumping Cats! five times. I couldn't stop laughing. hehe. I just can't imagine reading this to any kid.