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The Flatland Chronicles for Wednesday, July 5
I hope everyone in America had a glorious 4th of July. I didn't do much about it this year because---okay, this is pretty embarrassing---my hamster died and I was sad. Yes, I said 'hamster.' Yes, I said 'died' (they only live a couple of years, so in hamster terms he was well stricken in years). YES, I SAID 'SAD.' Rodents, especially this one (a long-hair hamster), are incredibly cute and cuddly, and extremely entertaining to watch.
This one never got an official name, but he was affectionately addressed as "Fluffybutt" and "Rufflybuns" due to his physical characteristics (he actually looked as if he were wearing a couple of layers of petticoats). He was blond with bluish streaks. I miss his little twitchy nose and the way he slept curled up with his paws showing <<<< SNIFF>>>>. I cried while Nick did the necessary in terms of disposing of the remains. (I'm not sure how and I don't want to know).
Anyway, RIP little Dude.
Later I considered my neglect of my "Rumcove" topic. In reality, Rumcove---my best friend for so many years---gets a mentioned in a lot of postings that aren't specifically about him, but on the other hand, I haven't written much that's specifically about him. I've been reading lately about a topic he and I have often discussed---English accents, specifically his estuary one. It seemed as good a place to start as any
Digest for July 4-5
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July 5. [FICTION-BLOGGING] JAY DREAMING BELIEVER: NO SYMPATHY FOR THE FANGIRL. "You would think she'd be GLAD I'm not interested in that sort of thing instead of carping about the one thing that gives me pleasure." Even her mother doesn't understand it. In the Church of the Over-Invested Fangirl. Later, she writes a cogent letter to her law firm in support of her right to keep a certain photo on her desk. She also wins a cool prize at a 4th of July fan club party!
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July 4-5. WAY DOWN, ETC.--- THE SUWANNEE [SWANNEE] RIVER. Florida for Floridians! (Though other tourists are welcome to look too, it won't help you find a hotel, "attraction," or theme park). Beautiful photographs my father-in-law John took last December when we were visiting the famous Suwannee River in Fanning Springs Florida. Also: a great state park. In Floridiana Gloriana here and here.
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July 4. OLD FLORIDA. Florida for Floridans---US 19: the stretch that takes you back. About Suwannee (the Dixie County town, not the River), a terrific restaurant, and winter color in Florida (a photo with a Japanese sensibility of a lovely nature coast canal). In Floridiana Gloriana.
Images © 2006 Jupiterimages Corporation. Used pursuant to license from Animation Factory.com.
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