-- I had an essay in the SmartPop book on the Anita Blake series by Laurell K. Hamilton under the pen name Marella Sands.  Look for Ardeur in book stores or online.

-- And I'm now on Facebook.  According to their silly little quizzes, I am culturally British, ethnically Indian, 100% Jewish, a master Catholic theologian, and my aura is orange.  Whatever that means.  OK, so who doesn't love the occasional Facebook quiz?

-- I have started a Facebook group for anyone connected with the Hazelwood TB Sanatorium, where my father was a patient between 1946-48 (or so).  If you or a relative were there, I have pictures to share and would be happy to hear your stories.

-- The Traveling Rat pages are going back up after a couple years' hiatus.  Enjoy!

-- The big news is that Todd & I now have our very own start-up business, Whiskers 'n Tales, a pet photography venture that specializes in exotics.  We'll photograph your dog or cat, but also your snake, llama, hamster, parakeet, potbellied pig, tarantula, or . . . any other animal that's special to you.  A pet is a pet: it doesn't have to have four legs or bark to make it photograph-worthy.  Bonus: you can order off our site using your own pictures, too, so if you have a picture you want on a t-shirt or mug, check out our prices and compare us to other photo gift sites.  We're competitive on many things, so chances are you can get that t-shirt or apron or mouse pad or key chain from us for just a bit less than other sites charge.  In any case, "window shopping" is always free!

-- I'm also making jewelry.  Visit my online store here!

Go to: Whiskers 'n Tales!

Contact me here.