A Very Special Two-More-Sleeps-Until-Christmas Message from The Five-Year-Old
Not that we’re counting down or anything… We hope your days this week are both merry and bright. And from Daddyo, a few links for your…
Let me explain what you are going to see on Caterpickles this week
The recent events in Newtown are crushingly sad. So sad that I didn’t think about Caterpickles after I heard about it, and you will have seen…
The Five-Year-Old tries to be sneaky, Part Two
The Five-Year-Old, strapping herself into the car on the way home from school this week: “Mommyo, you don’t have to tell me what you’re giving me…
Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting: 27 dead, 18 of them children
Simply devastating. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of the affected families. “Authorities in Connecticut responded to a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary…
Beware online puppy mills
Puppy mills are the worst. Imagine bringing a puppy home for your five-year-old only to have it die a few days later. Even when the puppies survive, animal welfare experts say that puppies from these mills can suffer permanent emotional damage from their extremely traumatic start in life.
If you are looking for a new puppy, I strongly encourage you to adopt or purchase your new family member from a local animal shelter, rescue group, or reputable breeder. Take the time to tour the facilities where the dogs are housed to ensure that the living conditions are humane and sanitary.
Friday News Roundup–Now Two Days Earlier!
Asteroids, cats, and wolves — oh my!
Breaking News: Actual vampire feared on the loose in Serbia
File this one under Stories Not to Share with The Five-Year-Old: “Residents of the western Serbian village of Zarozje reportedly received a unique public health warning…
Rogue Planet! and Other News of the Week
Although Daddyo logged the first official mention with an email time-stamped 12:21 a.m. yesterday morning, judging from my Facebook feed and inbox quite a number of…
Farewell to the Bunnies and Other News of the Week
Last week we bid a tearful goodbye to most of the wonderful Dedham bunnies at the Farewell to the Rabbits Open House at the First Church in Dedham. We also read lots of fascinating news stories, including the one about the WWII carrier pigeon discovered in a Surrey chimney and the rubber chicken which became a NASA celebrity.
Today’s the day! Let’s go vote!
The Five-Year-Old and I are fired up about our chance to go vote this morning. I’ve taken her with me to vote in every election since…
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