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Of Mice, Teeth, and Fairies

The magical day has arrived… Happy Halloween to those who are dressing up and celebrating today! I’m taking a break from putting the finishing touches on my costume to give some thought to the Tooth Fairy. Why? Because that’s what I’m going to be for Halloween! For many people, teeth are a milestone. When are the baby teeth coming in? When are the baby teeth falling out, to be replaced by adult teeth? The change from infant to child to adolescent can be measured in our teeth. In the days when superstition was strong, teeth falling out could be bad … Continue reading →

Travel Tale: Stranded Dog Gets Unexpected Lift

My young daughter is about as devoted a dog lover as they come. Not only does she enjoy dressing up like a pooch, but she also insists on hearing at least one puppy-related story each night before bed. Typically, I make up my own narratives, but every so often I will surf the Internet for inspiration. That’s where I came across this doosie of a dog tale. What makes this story even more incredible (besides the fact that it is 100% true) is that it involves a cruise ship that my daughter is intimately familiar with. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride … Continue reading →

Happy Howl-oween!

Normally I look forward to Halloween. It’s one of my two most favorite holidays. I’m too old for trick or treating anymore, but it doesn’t stop me from dressing up –myself as well as Wayne and Murphy. (No way would Kitty let me even tie an orange or black bow around his neck! Tabby might though…) Except, this year I wasn’t able to go all out like I usually do with decorations and stuff because we had the house on the market. Still, I did get treats to pass out and even though Wayne won’t be with us, I have … Continue reading →