"Aren't you forgetting something?"

Dear Diary,

I have started my packing for the trip next week to DC and Maryland.  I brought the suitcase downstairs to pack in the dining room since I can't manage it on the stairs after it's packed and started making my lists so I don't forget anything...iPad, camera, chargers, extra batteries and memory cards.  Rosie was sitting there staring at me and I said, "Oh, yes!  #1 on the list, have John come to feed the chipmunks and squirrels while I'm gone!"  Last spring I left the seed can on the back porch for John while I was in Ireland and the bears got it.  It is locked away now, sorry Bruno.  There are plenty of apples for you and the deer!