Monthly Archives: September 2009

Major Whisker Watch Alert!

Posted on September 30, 2009 by

Well let’s start with a great big congratulations to I Have Happy and her growing family.  Snorri has finally taken up residence in the Happy Household; I cannot wait to meet him.  However, there has been some concern about litter, … Continue reading →

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And the moral of the story is …

Posted on September 30, 2009 by

Don’t go to CVS after having a couple of cocktails.

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Remembering Matthew Shepard

Posted on September 29, 2009 by

Last weekend I read Judy Shepard’s new memoir, The Meaning of Matthew.  I figured I had two options: spread it out over several weeks, knowing that I would run the risk of prolonging the inevitable sadness it would bring.  Or … Continue reading →

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National Book Festival this weekend!

Posted on September 24, 2009 by

I don’t think I’m going to make the National Book Festival this year, but it’s such a great event I couldn’t pass up a quick plug.  It took place two years ago on the weekend after I moved to the … Continue reading →

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I got my flu shot. Did you?

Posted on September 24, 2009 by
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Celebration of an Icon

Posted on September 23, 2009 by

There’s a lot being said and written (and snarked) out there about Madonna’s new album that’s coming out next week, Celebration.  I’m more nostalgic than excited, but it’s hard to ignore all the buzz.  True Blue was one of the … Continue reading →

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Randasfans does not endorse any specific product, but …

Posted on September 22, 2009 by

I rarely get excited about things.  I don’t go shopping very often.  Growing up, my parents didn’t buy me everything I wanted (and I thank them for that).  We had pretty tight budgets, and the lesson I learned (or the … Continue reading →

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Shop Amazon and Help Support Literacy!

Posted on September 21, 2009 by

Do you ever shop using Amazon.com?  Consider taking a simple extra step to help promote literacy and support reading programs by accessing Amazon through the Books for America website next time!  From the Books for America website, just click on … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 21, 2009 by

Protect yourself this flu season!  Wash your hands and sneeze responsibly.

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Fox in Sox

Posted on September 20, 2009 by

Hazel’s back in town! Part 1: Fox in Sox plus minor meltdown: Part 2: Meanwhile back with the Tweedle Beedles:

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