Takes a Lickin'

When attending a public event, it is important for world leaders to explore the full range of culinary offerings.  Liam well remembers the broccoli incident with George Bush.

Incognito

If you scan the crowd, normally you will not notice the infamous celebrities in your presence.  They don't wear makeup in public, and your mind does not easily make the connection when you see someone out-of-context.  "I know you from somewhere," a phrase uttered many times to MLK, Elvis, Queen Elizabeth.  But if you observe very carefully, you may notice an oddity like a pair of sunglasses at night, a headscarf, a jacket on a warm day. 

Pedicure

Even world class veterinarians get stuck with the occasional mundane chore, such as declawing.   Talk about some toe jam!

Jig of Joy

In the partners competition, no one can beat the fabled duo.

Conflagration Congregation

Gathering over some snacks, the nation's finest wildland fire experts pour over maps and postulate new strategies to stem the advance of Mother Nature's temper. 

Pearly Whites

Distinctive features separate the carnivores from the herbivores. 

Drowsy Driver

Awakened from a deep slumber in response to the call, our hero is dismayed that Mrs. O'Leary again let her cat make its way to the highest branch.

Cretaceous Comfort

Discovering a well kept secret, Liam has a brief conversation with one of the weary travelers who departed Earth during the K-Pg extinction event.  Seems that after only 65 million years they got just plain homesick and have since taken a liking to modern creature comforts offered by the Roswell community. 

Mallwhere

Obstacle courses require focus and persistence to look past numerous distractions in achieving the objective. 

Centrifugal

New research has demonstrated the positive effects of blood flow to the extremities of both the cranium and the tarsus.  It is believed to stimulate alternative synapse pathways and enhance cell growth in the cerebral cortex, as well as lubricate and replenish nutrients in the cuboid and calcaneus.  After thorough simulations by computational biologists, medical science is initiating controlled human trials using stringent standards for selecting test subjects. 

Triple Threat

Unprecedented in Olympic history, this year the decathlon has been expanded to a triskaidekathlon.  It now includes gymnastic events -- the vault, balance beam, and the wall-assist handstand. 

Trusty Steed

Always ready to assist the needy pedaler, the Federal Bicycle Patrol is an elite cadre that is skilled, knowledgeable, and physically conditioned. 

Fallen

When you detect a fallen soldier, you drop what you're doing and tend to her.

In Ranks Inspection

 
Mascot candidates must undergo a full review from the judicious chief inspector.

Sky Pilot

There is always that happy moment immediately before she augers-in.