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Happy Spring!
With such unseasonably nice weather here in Chicago over these past few weeks, it’s been hard to remember that it’s still been winter—up until today, that is, the official first day of spring. Today, the sun was perfectly aligned over … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged blackie, charlotte, costumes, dance, first day of spring, flowers, march, mice, Spring, vernal equinox
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Gone Fishin’
In the words of a dear Pisces friend of mine, “It’s your birthday. You’re allowed to play hookey and do whatever the hell you want.” (Thanks, Jill!) And thanks, Karen, for the image suggestion last night—which obviously stuck in my … Continue reading
Charlotte’s Benefactress
Even in kindergarten, my pal Karen had a special kind of glow about her: Back when I hadn’t yet learned to smile for the camera—that’s me on the right— she was already beaming at the world. Over the years, Karen … Continue reading
Happy St. Pat’s!
It’s been a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day here—a lot of doodling, cooking, eating, and wearing of the green. Many of the mice who live here are part Irish, like me, and it’s been fun seeing them prance around in their … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays
Tagged blackie, cats, celebration, charlotte, dad, Irish, mice, party, Priscilla, shamrocks, st. patrick's day
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Ambassador Cheese!
I was just about to head to bed last night when I decided to sign on to Facebook, and see what my creative cohorts were up to. One of my friends and favorite artist buddies, Christopher Lyles, had posted about … Continue reading
Posted in Popular Culture
Tagged Christopher Lyles, daisy mouse, fame, friday night, Jon Scieszka, mice, The Stinky Cheese Man
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The Jailbreak Kid
We all spent some quality time out in the patio this afternoon: Charlotte daydreamed, Max munched away at the unlimited salad bar, and Blackie poured over blueprints for building a private tunnel to freedom. It’s amazing to me that once … Continue reading
Posted in Home Sweet Home
Tagged blackie, charlotte, flora mouse, Giselle, great outdoors, max, patio
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Gloriosky Zero
Yesterday Dad took an 8-mile bike ride through a nearby forest preserve, “with frogs in full song,” and tiny spring flowers—crocus, scilla, and vinca—in evidence everywhere. His best girl, Charlotte, went along of course, channeling Kate Winslet to his Leonardo … Continue reading
The Taxman Cometh
How did it get to be mid-March already? Once again, Miss Flora Mouse has not yet begun to organize her taxes. Isn’t it nice that the IRS is now sending out friendly “field agents” to give procrastinators like Flora a … Continue reading
Lulu and Jill
Yesterday Blackie and Charlotte finally caught up with their old friend Lulu, through the wonders of Cat-Skype. Here’s Lulu relaxing in the Santa Fe home she shares with Jill—artist, owl-handler, and my good pal. That’s one of Jill’s wonderful birdcage art … Continue reading
Posted in Cats and Mice
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Charlotte Russe
Last night, as Blackie was in the kitchen making a snack, a call came in from his Aunt Carol. She wanted to see if he could whip up a Charlotte Russe for her brother-in-law Richard, as he’s having a birthday … Continue reading