Shirley says her bedtime prayers.

God bless Bounce.  I didn't think I'd like him.  But I love him.

And may the squirrels be damned to hell and starvation.

And damnation.

And the birds too.

And may the gophers be damned.  And if a dog comes into our yard.

Or if a car drives on our street.

Or a white van passes us on the road.

Wait, those aren't prayers.

I'm sorry god.

A squirrel distracted me.

I thank god for this couch.

And this blanket.

I hate the pillows so I push them to the floor.  

I love the floor.