A bunch of people (ok, two) have asked me about the mouse moniker. So
here are the allusions that come to mind. Feel free to think of others.
Mighty Mouse
I like mice, rats and other small rodents;
they're survivors.
there's a mouse attached to your computer
I am a cheese-monster. I especially like chevre, romano,
and plain old cheddar (what my Dad calls "rat cheese").
I like mousey-seeming people who have rich personalities under the
drab exterior. Ostentatiously pretty people tend to be socially retarded
or cynical.
I like mousey colors
"Mouse" in Devil in a Blue Dress was seriously cool
the mousepad