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I'm not really superstitious, but a lot of people feel jinxed on Friday The 13th and try to avoid "hazardous situations". I'm certainly not afraid of black cats! They just get a bad rap and are stigmatized. Debra knows better--and I hope she has an extra nice day with all her black cats! As far as the "Friday The 13th" movies go, I think I … read more

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I could have given this journal a number of different titles, such as "Dog Reading Pals Program", "Reading To The Dogs", "Certified Canine Good Citizens Listen To Young Readers", or "Children Reading Aloud To Dogs". For Zootoo, the emphasis is more on the animals. In this case, the dogs are listening to the readers, so I decided on "Dogs Who List… read more

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Queen Zeta has only been on the screened porch a few times, and for short periods of time. Today, however, even she could not resist the 70 degrees outside! The birds were VERY active today at the feeder (unlike yesterday, when they must have all gone to an out-of-town bird convention) and Zeta's head kept turning as she tried to take in all th… read more

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Okay, so I took a look around the Zoo and saw a journal inquiring as to MicheleZ's whereabouts. Then the accusations started: Surely MicheleZ is plotting SOMETHING. Take one look at my photo for this journal and the "mystery" of where MicheleZ is on this fabulous 8th day of November 2009 will become quite clear. Enjoy....It is rare to get T… read more

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I thought the days on the screened porch were over until next Spring, but this weekend is going to be in the 60s. The kitties got to got outside today and tomorrow is supposed to be even warmer (upper 60s). When I went outside to take some photos, all the kitties came inside--it was already dusk, but it seemed so early (due to the time change… read more