-- I have an essay in the SmartPop book on the Anita Blake series by Laurell K. Hamilton under the pen name Marella Sands.  Look for Ardeur it 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!

Go to: Whiskers 'n Tales!

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