The batteries just died in our point-n-shoot camera which reminds me of this week’s safety bulletin: tape the ends of your batteries before you transport or recycle them. Many recycle sites require it but the notice might not be obvious.

We were in Boston over Christmas when I heard a yelp from other room. Eva was more than just surprised. The two batteries she pulled from here purse were laying on the table, too hot to handle. I don’t know how close they were to catching fire, but I don’t care to repeat the test.