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February

Small treasures

Linda Mau is a well-known clay artist in the San Francisco Bay area.  She has made some marvelously creative things.  You can see more of her very professional work at http://lmau.com .  Linda  is also my sister-in-law.  Her clay art is simply stunning. When Linda, allows me to own something she has created, I know [...]

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January

A follow-up to Chica’s surgery

Annie sent me an update on Chica’s progress. Here they are, housemates and playmates — hangin’ out together.  BooBoo, the cat (Apex predator and King-of-the Household, is looking after newly spayed Chica.  BooB00 probably does not understand why Chica isn’t her usual zippy self.  I’m keeping her slowed down with pain/sedation pills 4x a day. [...]

27

January

Annie’s Chica has surgery

Annie’s Blogging about Chica Our guest blogger today is my friend Annie Holmes.  Her darling little Chica has had surgery.  Chica is so little, I asked Annie if the vet had performed microsurgery on her. Update on Chica Here is six-month-old Chica — still intact.  Tomorrow morning at 8 AM I will deliver her to [...]

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January

A photo reminds Annie of sailing with her dog Meggie

Today’s guest blogger is Annie Holmes.  I’ve written a lot about my friend Annie Holmes, artist, writer, dog lover, and sail boat enthusiast.  Today she sent me a photo taken of her long ago and published more than once by the photographer.  Shows you that a good photo never dies. Annie writes:  This photo is [...]