Time Capsules
Andy Warhol made time capsules. 608 of these things, filling a box with a mix of items from his life
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A More Humane Society
Often those who work for the rights of animals are questioned about their choice of cause—people are suffering all over
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Memorial Day, Flowers, Memories and Thoughts
My parents’ generation called Memorial Day “Decoration Day”. It was the weekend to clear away the weeds, trim the grass,
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May is Animal Guardian Month
Language matters. The words we use to refer to something also describe our relationship with it, how we feel about
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Healing, Now and For the Future
I started this essay as a post on Instagram with the photo, but as I began to write it I
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The Artist’s Life: Grateful for a Busy Week
I am most grateful for the artwork that will be heading for new homes in the coming week or two,
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Opportunities In Uncertain Times
Self-quarantine is going to be pretty much okay with all of us here. Really, it won’t be too different from
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Rescue in 2020, Where Are We Today?
I spent the weekend attending the 2020 Online Cat Conference, from Friday night through Sunday afternoon, and I’m nearly on
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Vintage Photo: Moses, and Things I Found in the Woods, 1988 and 2006
I’VE ALWAYS FOUND the January thaw, whenever it comes, to be a magical time, a gift from our compassionate mother
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Adopting Pets as Gifts, Points to Consider
The holiday season is here! Time for the biggest gifts and the best surprises, eating and drinking merrily, countless visits
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