I read too much, eep like a baby panda hiccups, am optimistic enough to think we could really change things for animals if only we could learn more, and honestly believe that compassion for animals is essential to compassion for humanity. My main guidelines for living are that laughter is usually more appropriate than tears, and: "One of my life rules is: When you have an opportunity to include a panda in something, a panda should be included. " --Slate "trust in God; do the next right thing, and leave the results in His hands" --my big brother