Crazy about the front yard

Jack spends way too much time in the front yard, the doctors informed us. If he doesn't rein in his front-yard ways, the doc said, he's gonna go crackers.

"Wait...what's this?" the doc said, giving one final assessment of Jack's demented grin. "Nope. We're too late. He's gone."

Welcome news

Jack was happy to learn today that he gained a new cousin in baby Per, born to his aunt Jacinta and uncle Thore. Jack said he'll remain by his cell phone in case Per wants to chat or maybe exchange notes on the early months.