Upon closer inspection and observation, I believe that Groceries and Rex were involved in the deaths of the chicks, whether maliciously or opportunistically. But there is a heat lamp in there and wire covering all points of ingress/egress now, so hopefully Penguin and Brad will be here for the long haul.
After a number of years since first reading about them, my craving for radish sandwiches became undeniable today, so I went to Logan to buy the best bread I have access to, the best butter in the store, and some radishes. It was worth it--they are delicious.
Also, if your complexion has been mysteriously clear lately, it is because there was evidently some event or ceremony in which I inadvertently agreed to take on the blemishes of the entire world. It's been a real party, let me tell you.
I have three walnut-sized tomatoes on my Dr. Neal tomato plant. I am going to MOP THE FLOOR with my mom and brother-in-law this year. It's my year!