And now for some good news: The littlest Real Life Hero™ yet

Darrien Salter became the youngest officer ever on the Smyrna (GA) Police Department for a day, thanks to the Georgia chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Our local paper tells the story here. Even though the "bad guys" he got to go after were really only pretend, I still think he deserves to be added to my list of Real Life Heroes™.

Personally, I hope the plucky little guy beats his diseases and makes it to adulthood. If he carries the memory of this day with him, he may grow up to be the sort of actual law enforcement professional we could use more of on our streets.

Today's birthday girl is...

...everyone's favorite Button Lady, nancylebov! Give her a present by buying yourself one at nancybuttons.com. And a very happy natal day to you, Nancy!