The Rabbits of Caerbannog
According to rabbit.org the average lifespan of an indoor rabbit is nine to twelve years. Unfortunately, that range is sliced and diced for a co-ed intramural softball-playing Rabbit. In fact, it doesn't run past the first playoff game. Being ahead for six innings only to lose it in the seventh... makes you want to hug a carrot and cry.
I was hoping I could write a post about my first Columbus Zoo experience by now, but I'm running a little behind schedule. I had this wonderful plan: the Student Union sells tickets to the zoo for $5 each (two per BuckID) starting at 5 pm every Thursday, and I was itching to get some and use them over the weekend. I would have been quite successful too, had I arrived 30 minutes early and jumped in line just as it was starting to form. That didn't happen - I came in at the tail-end of a 100-person queue and had to walk away as a result of time limitations. I'll be trying again this Thursday, though. I really want to see the new polar bear exhibit. The one at the Cincinnati Zoo was awesome: