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Dear Santa

Halloween’s over. It’s freezing outside. ’Tis the season…I guess!

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Diabetes Day 2

Happy to report that Charlotte seems to be doing much, much better today…and has been taking her new insulin shots like a champ. Appreciate all the well wishes and good tips from our friends over at Facebook meanwhile — Thanks … Continue reading

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Easter Bonnets

One of the reasons I love Easter (aside from all the chocolate) is because it provides plenty of material for cat doodles for the whole week preceding, as Charlotte hones in on the crowning touch for her Easter outfit. Here … Continue reading

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La Bella Luna

Some of us stayed up and watched; some of us just dreamed about it. But if you were in the camp that snoozed through last night’s “blood moon” total eclipse, here’s how I captured it in this morning’s breakfast table … Continue reading

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Game of Charlotte

In honor of the Game of Thrones Season 4 premiere last night…a more family-friendly version, rated M (for mice). This one’s for Rachel, btw, who introduced me to the show a couple of weeks (& 30 viewing hours) ago…Thank you, … Continue reading

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It’s The Thought That Counts…Right?

Dearest Niece, Just as our friend Blackie missed the mark a bit with your special cake (which I understand is filled with meatloaf and liverwurst), your dotty aunt missed getting to the post office in time to mail a special … Continue reading

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Rainbow Pride

Today was the big Pride Parade in Chicago, attended by an estimated 1 million—a larger and more jubilant celebration than usual, owing to the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down DOMA earlier this week. We may have celebrated a little … Continue reading

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Charlotte, Party Girl

Anyone who knows Charlotte knows how much she loves parties…and presents! So she was very excited to be invited to our friend Beatrice’s birthday celebration last Wednesday night. Going over to the Duffy’s house is kind of like going home … Continue reading

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A Little Help From My Friends

Miss Mouse just thinks I’m still asleep. I’m actually up working, finishing some new collages for the First Friday Art in Action: Passport to Creativity Event at the Dole Mansion tomorrow night. Every year around this time, the Lakeside Legacy Foundation … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Blackie sure wishes he could share some sweets with his sweetie today, but Charlotte is still miles away in sunny Jamaica (and having a wonderful time). Here was today’s daily doodle that I’d packed in Dad’s luggage before they left, … Continue reading

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