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Category Archives: animals
Celebrating Cats
These two cats have lived in my house a long time. At times they’ve tried my patience, clawing on furniture and otherwise making a mess. But they have provided a lot of entertainment, kitty love, and writing inspiration. I’ve watched … Continue reading
Posted in animals, celebrations, home and family, Uncategorized
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Celebrating Fun with Pets
My daughter is an animal lover. She has mounted many a campaign to bring another animal home. We were supposed to have just one cat (we have two). Our first cat, though, is completely my daughter’s. This cat tolerates the … Continue reading
Posted in animals, celebrations, home and family
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Little Brown Rabbit
Little brown rabbit with a cotton tail Sitting in the grass beside the road Ears perked up, head turning from side to side, Are you thinking of hopping across? Little brown rabbit with twitching nose Making me smile when I … Continue reading
Posted in animals, poems
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Come Back for a Minute
As my friend and I left the cafeteria after our breakfast duty and headed for our classroom, we took the shortcut outside. She was a few steps ahead of me, so when I said, “Oh, look,” the building was blocking … Continue reading
Posted in animals, school
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The Cat Wants to Write
My cat Taff is back next to me, after having abandoned me during the week my daughter was home from college on spring break. It is difficult to type as he likes to get as close as he can to … Continue reading
Posted in animals, SOLSC 2016, Uncategorized
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Just Doesn’t Look Like Tennessee
My sister had two dachshunds- Oscar Mayer and Jimmy Dean. Sadly, Oscar lost his battle with the ailments of old age earlier this year. At the time my sister declared she would not get another dog. It wasn’t long, though … Continue reading
Posted in animals, home and family, Uncategorized
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My Cat
I’m always saying, “Oh, you silly cat!” But I wonder, where’s the truth in that? My cat is smart, not silly at all- Happy chasing a spot of light on the wall, Completely content basking in the sun Or in … Continue reading
Posted in animals, poems, Uncategorized
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My Cat
My cat sits at the window Feet tucked under, Tail wrapped snugly around his body, Ears perked up. Calmly he listens to birds chirping outside I watch and wait, expecting he will pounce But no, he stretches upward, turns and … Continue reading
Posted in animals, SOLSC March 2015
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No Poem…Yet
An owl perched serenely on a telephone wire. This is a line from what I wrote last Tuesday for Slice of Life. I’d love to see where an entire poem about the owl would go… 🙂 These are words from … Continue reading
Posted in animals, memories, poems, reflections, Uncategorized
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Extraordinary/Ordinary
It is just ordinary to see a bird in the trees as you are driving down the road. You only have a few seconds, though, to notice the extraordinary. A brilliant flash of red catches your eye. “Cardinal!” your brain … Continue reading
Posted in animals, reflections, SOLSC 2014 Weekly, writing
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