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Lessons From A Cat on A 30-Year Old Roof

1.  The cat has no problem being on the roof. 2. You are the one with the problem. 3. The cat doesn't care. She is having a wonderful time. 4. It will seem insane, but if the cat got up, the cat get down herself. 5. Still you will try and you will fail. 6. Tuna …

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End of the Invasion

All the kittens have homes and my days in the rescue games are over, for the time being. I simply don't have the time or the money to continue. I will help out by contributing when I can by donating to local foster groups and to spay and neuter programs.  The rescue of the kittens …

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Book Review: All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome

Book: All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome Author: Kathy Hoopmann Available: Barnes & Noble, Amazon ($10.95 - $14.95) Rarely do I venture into bookstore or any major retail store during the holidays unless it Target, but this year I went in search a present for a very special two month old girl.  Truthfully, I had spotted it …

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Big Dog … Little Dog..

Are you a big dog or a little dog person? Or are you a cat person? Can't I just be a homo sapien sapien? Why do I have to choose a label for you or anyone else? I am a pet owner, really an animal companion. I love my fuzzy and not so fuzzy kids; …

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Luke the Puppy Dog

My Happy Puppy Tail Ending

This post was going to wait a month so that I could be sure that Luke was going to be staying with me.  A week into our relationship I can't imagine life without him.  He is my puppy-dog  and I am his person. How Luke Came To Live in My Little Yellow House The day …

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My New Hobby – Exhaustion

Last Thursday night, I fell asleep at 7:30 and woke up in time to go to work the next morning.  I did it again last night. This evening, I feel asleep once again around seven and  woke up three hours ago. My kitty boys gently reminded me that I had other things to do beyond …

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Exams, Cars and Delays

This week my students take their mid-semester exams. It also marks the beginning the semi-annual whine festival; especially among the seniors.  Their continued enrollment and graduation is on the line.  Participation in the program is voluntary.  If students aren't benefiting from the program then they can go back to their home school.  If they aren't …

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