For all you cat lovers out there, yes I am aware that chocolate/cocoa is very toxic for cats (and dogs). I did some reading on it last night and while at first it worked me into a major knot of worry, I ran the numbers (how many ounces v. weight of cat). Since Simon weighs anywhere from 13-16 pounds, a few slurps--especially of the cheap stuff I mix with water--shouldn't do any harm. At worst, I could expect him to have diarrhea, and that would have, ahem, shown up by now. In fact, it's been well over 24 hours and he's the same ol' Simon...no change at all.

Well, one change: I now enjoy my hot chocolate from my commuter mug (it's got a lid!).