Today is Toby's hatch-day! He spent his "birdthday" taking a break from the rigors of the campaign trail. He relaxed with his parents and a close-knit group of friends, and spent a bit of time practicing a new song that he's learning to whistle.

Toby also enjoyed hearing about the final installment of the Harry Potter saga from his campaign team. It is true that Toby doesn't read, but his illiteracy has never presented personal or professional problems for him: He loves to listen to stories, and if you present him with a book, he will happily chew on it. To Toby, good literature is really food for thought.

While on the campaign trail, Toby has recently made several new friends. He's visited with several families recently, charming parents and befriending their children with his earnestness. For example, on Friday evening, Toby modelled the benefits of a healthy diet for Remy, a 4-year-old boy from whose hands Toby ate a salt-free cashew. Remy was excited to realize that the saying, "You eat like a bird!" is actually a compliment.

Cheers, everyone!
~ The TOBY 2008 Campaign Team