LEAVES FALLING IN THE ARBORETUM

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY --- that's 'SMU' for you sports fans --- is locked in the throes of an argument over President Bush. No, it's not his policies, it's him! Many of the SMU-chers don't want George's liberry built there, as he has threatened to do (even if it is, ahem, functionally small.) The anti-building effort has been joined by a flock of professors.

We are announcing that Bush's liberry is not welcome in the ARBORETUM either. We have these reasons:
1. It would detract from the peaceful ambience of the Arboretum.
2. It would artract an unwelcome clientele.
3. He's an idiot.

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DATELINE AMSTERDAM:
(news item)

"Amsterdam's red-light district will soon get a new attraction: a statue to honor prostitutes around the world. The statue, designed by artist Els Rijerse, will likely be unveiled at the end of March, Dutch news agency ANP reported."(Reuters)

Ya, ya. We love the use of that word "unveiled." Very nice work, Reuters. :)

The ARBORETUM is planning on inviting some of the honorees to do a commemorative tree planting in the confines of our green haven. A cherry tree would be appropriate we thought.

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WE, here in the ARBORETUM, are avid fans of the World Women's Pillow-Fighting Championships. Steve the Scientist is especially avid; he has a soft spot for pillows. Or is it women? We know that the finals were held in New York last night, but have been unable to find out who the winner was. If any of you were there, please let us know who won. In this picture, Betty Clock'er is shown defeating Polly Ester in a qualifying match held earlier in the week.