Butterflies at the Zoo

Yesterday Mason and I had plans to meet some friends of ours at "the little zoo" (aka Como, as opposed to the "big zoo" the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley). It was a bit drizzily when we started out at ten o'clock, but there are several indoor parts of the little zoo -- a short tropics trail and the Conservatory -- plus I figured none of us would melt. Besides, I've discovered something strange about myself. I don't mind getting soaked as long as rain doesn't hit my head. I brought my ball ca