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344. Your Pet’s Perspective
While we’re discussing pets, my niece Christy Ford sent us this prayer that had appeared in a “Dear Abby” column years ago. Her mother Lorraine had sent it to Christy when she got her first pair of schnauzers. It’s called … Continue reading
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343. Tinkle Toes
Here’s the next dog story to make it into my Inbox. This one is from daughter Susy Warden – the one who was featured as “Pet of the Year” by my son-in-law Curt a couple of days ago. Today, Susy … Continue reading
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342. Giggles
Today’s blob is dedicated to anybody who might be four years old today. Especially if their name is either BaLee or JoLee Melchior. These little beauties are the daughters of Rene’ and Dan Melchior and they’re growing up down Tennessee … Continue reading
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341. Be Kind to Lefties Day
Today is National Left-handers Day, so it’s only fair to show off the left-handers I know. If you happen to be one of those non-conformists yourself, please leave a comment saying so, so I can add you to my list. … Continue reading
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340. Pet Smart
Well, here it is 2 a.m., and still no blob started. But never fail, as long as my son-in-law Curt is waiting in the wings. Responding to my plea for pet stories, here’s how he saved my day, by telling … Continue reading
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339. The One and Only Miss Biscuit
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FAITHFUL VOTING for my somewhat unconventional “Grandmother Dearest” entry in the Consumer Cellular essay contest. Thanks to you, in spite of its 7 weeks over-late entry in the contest, apparently, it appears that you helped place … Continue reading
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338. Dog Fever
This is your last chance to VOTE for my essay “Grandmother Dearest”. Voting ends at midnight. Once the last vote is cast, the top 100 essays receiving the most votes move to the next round which will be judged by … Continue reading
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337. Peggy Gorman
Only two days left. You can do it! Please vote today and tomorrow for my “Grandmother Dearest” essay. Just click HERE to do the deed. Your vote counts — unlike Octo-woman. Or rather, she can count, but not correctly. The … Continue reading
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336. The Girl With The Camera
Okay – get ready to be reminded yet again: to VOTE TODAY AND EVERY DAY TILL AUGUST 11th for my “Grandmother Dearest” essay. You know the drill: Just click HERE. Think how accomplished you’ll feel! Today is the 20th birthday … Continue reading
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335. Somebody New in Town
Was just about to remind you to VOTE TODAY AND EVERYDAY TILL AUGUST 11th for my “Grandmother Dearest” essay, which you can do by clicking HERE. . . . and I was trying to figure out what to blob about … Continue reading
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