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Casablanca Revisited

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Blackie and crew have been busy getting into character this morning, in preparation for going to see Casablanca later today, over at a nearby multiplex. (It’s been a while since any of us have seen it, as you can probably … Continue reading →

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Happy Spring!

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

With such unseasonably nice weather here in Chicago over these past few weeks, it’s been hard to remember that it’s still been winter—up until today, that is, the official first day of spring. Today, the sun was perfectly aligned over … Continue reading →

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Charlotte’s Benefactress

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Even in kindergarten, my pal Karen had a special kind of glow about her: Back when I hadn’t yet learned to smile for the camera—that’s me on the right— she was already beaming at the world. Over the years, Karen … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Pat’s!

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

It’s been a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day here—a lot of doodling, cooking, eating, and wearing of the green. Many of the mice who live here are part Irish, like me, and it’s been fun seeing them prance around in their … Continue reading →

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The Jailbreak Kid

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

We all spent some quality time out in the patio this afternoon: Charlotte daydreamed, Max munched away at the unlimited salad bar, and Blackie poured over blueprints for building a private tunnel to freedom. It’s amazing to me that once … Continue reading →

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The Taxman Cometh

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

How did it get to be mid-March already? Once again, Miss Flora Mouse has not yet begun to organize her taxes. Isn’t it nice that the IRS is now sending out friendly “field agents” to give procrastinators like Flora a … Continue reading →

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Charlotte Russe

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Last night, as Blackie was in the kitchen making a snack, a call came in from his Aunt Carol. She wanted to see if he could whip up a Charlotte Russe for her brother-in-law Richard, as he’s having a birthday … Continue reading →

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Sweet Dreams

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Even though it’s barely 9 PM here, it looks like the rest of the household has already tucked themselves in, and have embarked on their usual nocturnal reveries. I don’t know if it was the sun storms this week or … Continue reading →

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Solar Flare-up

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Was anyone else feeling a little out of sorts today? Charlotte sure was, shown here heckling the bluebird of happiness during an impromptu concert she attended at lunchtime. The good news is, Charlotte may well have been affected by the … Continue reading →

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The Rite of Spring

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

In the Spring a young cat’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of pink tutus. Or at least Miss Charlotte’s have, ever since it was announced that open auditions would be held for a new local production of Stravinsky’s ballet, The … Continue reading →

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