At least we can laugh about it -- now. But our October -- after a pretty cruddy 2014 already -- was really crappy. From bad hair (we already did the squirrel joke LAST time!), through pet deaths, co-worker health disasters, and terrifying elevators, and right on up to hiring lawyers to deal with our sister's estate -- wow! What a haunting month that was! But then there's a happy, happy ending with a birthday present that makes everything all right. Write to us at [email protected] or [email protected]!

• Freon Leon, the Prince of Cool
• Elevator disasters -- could've been worse at Bay's building!
• Haircut disasters -- how to deal with them!
• Estates -- a modicum of research can save a ton of trouble!
• How to know when it's time to let an elderly pet go.
• Timeless fashion heals all wounds: Hermes.
• Bay's Hermes. (Best.Scarf.EVER.)