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November Thankful Challenge Day 8

Today, on November 8th, I am thankful for my love of reading. This was passed on to me from both of my parents. There is something wonderful about curling up with a good book, transporting myself to another time and forgetting the noise of my busy life. What are you thankful for today?...
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Nemo: Becoming Like the “Big Cats”...

November 7, 2013. Young Nemo is becoming more like the big cats every day! He is now using a litterbox and is starting to show interest in his “babycat” food. I am still bottle feeding him every day, but will be slowly weaning him from that after he turns six weeks old. Last night, I moved him into the big crate. There is enough room in there for his litterbox, along with a small house to...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 7

On this seventh day of November, I am thankful for our beautiful home. We bought our house just over 28 years ago. Then, it was merely a house. Together, my husband and I, along with our sons, and countless pets, have made our house a home. What are you thankful for today?...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 6

On this sixth day of November, I am thankful for music. I love all kinds of music: classical, country, pop, dance and rock and roll. I love to listen to music. And, sometimes, I even like to play music on my piano or my flute. What are you thankful for today?...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 5

On this fifth day of November, I am thankful for the changing of the seasons. Living in the Midwest, I get to experience everything from hot and humid sunny summer days to crisp fall mornings and snowy blizzards. Of course, living in the Chicago area, sometimes I get to experience all four seasons in one day! What are you thankful for today?...