The compilated discussion series on G&S's Mikado is as good as it gets, folks- these are people who know their stuff and weren't afraid to delve into what lesser web-mortals might have devolved into a flame war.
In other news:
Stupid squrrels. I'll wring their rodent ruffs. We spent gads of time yesterday putting in a raised bed and replanting the Rose of Montana.... arg! Only to turn around this AM and find that a dratted Sciurus carolinensis was EATING THE TUBERS! Friggin thing.
Balding cardinals sighted again this spring. Male with a similar look (but not as advanced) to this poor specimen was seen chasing what might be a catbird out of the birdbath.
