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Happy Caturday!

TresSugar — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:08:26 -0700

Instead of creating a cat door for their little feline friend, these people made their cat do the heavy lifting. She knows how to knock on the freaking door to ask permission to be let in! I love her serious little patient face as she waits. Sigh. I heart cats.

Cute Alert: Baby Dances to "All the Single Ladies" - Part Deux

TresSugar — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:00:00 -0700

The "Single Ladies" craze is sweeping the Baby Nation! I know we just brought you a baby dancing to Beyonce's hit yesterday, but this response is just too good to pass up. In a baby dance-off, the cutie in the video above would dance the first baby under the table (or onto the floor, judging by the first baby's moves). Honestly, I think baby number two might do the dance better than I ever could. Seriously. This kid knows the actual moves. Should we get ready for a new show: Dancing With the Babies?

Cute Alert: Baby Hears the Call of "All the Single Ladies"

TresSugar — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:30:00 -0700

It's official. Beyonce's "All the Single Ladies" is so catchy that even a baby can't resist it. I know some people say they're tired of this song, but this video may revive your interest!

Al Franken Sends Love Letter to Wife - and to Constituents

TresSugar — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0700

This past Saturday was the 40th anniversary of the night Al Franken met his wife Franni. Did he send her a box of chocolates and take her out to dinner? I hope so - but the Senator from Minnesota went one better. He sent an email to his supporters honoring the occasion, describing how he met Franni, and saying that he wouldn't be where he is today without her. Here's an excerpt:

"That night - the first night of the best thing that has ever happened to me - was exactly 40 years ago today. When I was running for the Senate, I used to tell people, 'Franni and I are running for the Senate. If we win, I get to be the Senator.' Well, we won. And what I said proved true - I get to be the Senator. Another thing that’s true is that I wouldn’t be where I am today without the love and support of the most amazing woman in the world."

He ended this message by asking his readers to "take a moment today, remember a funny story about someone you love, smile, and be thankful." All together now . . . awwww! I wonder if Franni is embarrassed.

Cute Alert: Multitasking Cat Drinks and Bathes at Same Time

TresSugar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700

So many people sent me this video of a cat drinking at the sink, I am compelled to share it with you. Some have called him dumb - I call him efficient. Hey, some cats love water!

Cute Alert: 10-Year-Old Is Obsessed With Vacuum Cleaners

TresSugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Man, I love eccentric kids. And 10-year-old Gregory Evans of Illinois fits that description perfectly. The kid has been fascinated with vacuum cleaners since he was 3!

Gregory loves vacuum cleaners so much his idea of the perfect vacation is to go to the Hoover Museum, and he can tell what make, model, and year a vacuum cleaner is just by listening to it. (I also love that his parents indulge his eccentricity - his father seems totally delighted that his son has such a gender non-normative interest in this homely house-cleaning implement!)

This little dude better be careful when he grows up or he's gonna be snatched up by some lazy woman who never wants to clean. "Oh, hey Gregory," I can hear her say now, "the carpet really needs to be cleaned in the living room, and it's been so long since I've heard the hum of a 1939 Hoover Super Duster. Please be a dear and start one up!" He'd probably be out of that room before she could even finish her sentence.

Go, Gregory!

Cute Alert: Puffin Is Having Waaay Too Much Fun

TresSugar — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:30:00 -0700

I was in Montreal recently, and just had to stop by their awesome Insectariam and Biodome, which boasts different ecosystems, including a tropical forest, a marine ecosystem, and the Arctic and Antarctic. I almost missed this frolicking puffin - and boy am I glad I didn't! This little dude was thrilled to be swimming, bobbing, and generally being a goofball - and we were thrilled to see him.

Cute Alert: Concerto in Cat Minor

TresSugar — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Remember Nora, the piano playing cat? Well, apparently she's hit the big time, because here's a video that shows her in front of an chamber orchestra, mixing it up with a little atonal modern music. How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Purr-actice, purr-actice, purr-actice!

Cute Alert: Bunny Has Some Issues With Hopping

TresSugar — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700

This bunny has evolved into an upright biped all for the love of a good snack. I'm the same way with nachos, little guy. We all have our weaknesses.

Cute Alert: Guinea Pig Watermelon Eating Party

TresSugar — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:00:00 -0700

Some people may think that getting invited to an Oscars after party or the Met Costume Institute Gala in New York City means they've arrived. That's because they haven't witnessed what is the event of the season: the Guinea Pig Watermelon Eating Party. (Clothing optional!) All you have to do is bring your cute little muzzle, some funny noises, and lots of enthusiasm. Hopefully, I can crash the next one. . .