Honoring all who served -Vets/active duty military
A Long and Gracious Fall by David Budbill
A long and gracious fall this year.
The leaves are down. Gardens: emptied,
manured, tilled, smooth, and waiting.
Mower and tiller serviced and put away.
Smoker put away, as is the summer table.
Prayer flags, windsocks and their poles: down.
Twenty-foot homemade badminton poles,
peace flag at the top of one, store-bought net—all down and put away for another year.
No more outdoor summer chores.
Fall planting — peonies and tiger lilies — done.
Summer flower stalks removed, beds mulched,
a blanket for the cold. Fall pruning done.
Woodshed roof hammered down and sealed again.
Cellar closed. Drive staked and flagged so the
snowplow knows where to go.
What else is there to do? Finally, for once, we are ready for the snow.
Ready now to come inside. Time now for
words and music, poems and shakuhachi.
Time now to light some incense,
sit and stare at candlelight.
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(,,) - (,,)-Chloe & mom's job is never quite done or over.Come visit me, Team RAGDOLL PAWesome PURRsonality #235194, :¦:Chloe:•:(¯`v´¯):•- :208036:¦: & Team CHLOE, a PAWSitively PURRfect NAME #234964.
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11/11/2012 08:07.24 PM
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hi!
hi just stopping bye to tell u that its Tiger's b-day tomorrow, come help us celebrate!Come visit me, Tiger #221788, Fat Cat Club - LOOKING FOR MEMBERS! & Angel Oscar #234290.
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04/24/2012 04:24.09 PM
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thanks! voted Come visit me, Tiger #221788, Fat Cat Club - LOOKING FOR MEMBERS! & Angel Oscar #234290.
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04/09/2012 05:22.13 AM
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hi could you also grb my fat cat club avatr too? thanks! voted Come visit me, Tiger #221788, Fat Cat Club - LOOKING FOR MEMBERS! & Angel Oscar #234290.
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04/05/2012 02:40.50 PM
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hi!
i would like u to grab it for me! :) thanks voted
TigerCome visit me, Tiger #221788, Fat Cat Club - LOOKING FOR MEMBERS! & Angel Oscar #234290.
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03/30/2012 02:41.57 PM
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hello
was wondering if you can grab my irish avatar so i can save it for my mom, not sure if you are on vacation or not. would greatly apprieciate it. thanks. marley.momCome visit me, Tigger thks 4 my COTD so exciting! & Angel Marley _^-.-^_ RIP 12/16/2008.
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03/28/2012 09:00.08 AM
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I would like to nominate my furiend Princess 226495 with her easter avatar!
Albert and DaisyCome visit me, Albert, Sasha is my Girlyfuriend & Daisy, Angel Romeo I love you forever!.
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03/25/2012 04:36.34 PM
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When is next contest? I want to enter! Come visit me, Princess, Angels Sisters, (Estasha, Tigger, and Buttons), The Paws First Mewspaper (Now Hiring) & Tally.
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03/07/2012 06:40.33 PM
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Congrats to the winners Come visit me, Princess, Angels Sisters, (Estasha, Tigger, and Buttons), The Paws First Mewspaper (Now Hiring) & Tally.
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02/23/2012 07:00.43 PM
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My friend has an excellent avatar!!
Hi! Can I nominate my friend Hattie's tap dancing avatar? Her page number is 229188. Thank you! ♥Come visit me, Bassie~Offline Temporarily~Sorry! Luv you all! :).
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02/23/2012 01:22.05 PM
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Congratulations
to all the winners and everyone who entered. These avatars were all awesome. Have a great day everyone, Purrs from above, Angel Maggie KittyCome visit me, Angel Maggie Kitty.
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02/19/2012 04:08.16 AM
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Thank you for letting me participate in the Valentine's contest! And thank you for the special mention of me! Have a nice night and we left you a vote.
Love,
SmokyCome visit me, Mittens, Kitty Kat & Smoky.
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02/18/2012 04:01.55 PM
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-:¦:-•::• Purrs From NYC •::•-:¦:-
We want to congratulate everyone who entered the Saint Valentine’s Day Avatar Contest. The Avatars were all outstanding!!! We also want to thank Misse for all the work she does in running the Fine Feline Avatar Gallery ~
With Thursday ((HUGS)) & a Catnip ♥ Vote,
♥ Amber & The Big Apple Gang® ♥Come visit me, -:¦:- K. Cody Lee ♥ Angel Yum Yum -:¦:-, Q. Amber Lee -:¦:- Support Our Military -:¦:-, Q. Lelu Sabrina-:¦:-Thank You for my 6th COTD-:¦:- & The Chubbie Cubbies -:¦:-Vote Whiskers 227256-:¦:-.
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02/16/2012 08:39.38 PM
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hello
great contest can't wait for the nexxt one,have a blessed day and some mice stew, xoxo, marley/momCome visit me, Tigger thks 4 my COTD so exciting! & Angel Marley _^-.-^_ RIP 12/16/2008.
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02/16/2012 01:54.56 AM
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Congratulations to the winners
All of the avatars were great. ..Paul & Azzy♥Come visit me, In Memory of Pooky & Paul - COTD 4/20/12.
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02/15/2012 06:16.23 AM
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THE WINNER OF THE SAINT VALENTINE'S CONTEST!
In first place***Dame Doodlebug***#189639
In second place **Spanky Jack**#38743
In third place *Ollie*#211317
In forth place Casey #60584
A special mention of Smokey's avatar, for doing something well and different.
Happy Valentine's Day! Thank you VERY much for taking part in the competition!
P.S As soon as my computer problem is fixed I will put ribbons on the avatarsCome visit me, Misse, The Lecture Hall, Fine Feline Avatar Gallery & Avatar Master Classes.
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02/14/2012 09:46.33 PM
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THE WINNER OF THE SAINT VALENTINE'S CONTEST!
In first place***Dame Doodlebug***#189639
In second place **Spanky Jack**#38743
In third place *Ollie*#211317
In forth place Casey #60584
A special mention of Smokey's avatar, for doing something well and different.
Happy Valentine's Day! Thank you VERY much for taking part in the competition!
P.S As soon as my computer problem is fixed I will put ribbons on the avatarsCome visit me, Misse, The Lecture Hall, Fine Feline Avatar Gallery & Avatar Master Classes.
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02/14/2012 08:55.24 PM
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[@>->----Happy Valentine's Day ~
We're not sure if you're still taking votes today but just incase, we would like to leave a vote for Spanky Jack tonight.
With Kitty Kisses, Heart Shaped Crab Cakes
& a Chocolate Dipped Mouse Vote,
♥ Amber & The Big Apple Gang® ♥Come visit me, -:¦:- K. Cody Lee ♥ Angel Yum Yum -:¦:-, Q. Amber Lee -:¦:- Support Our Military -:¦:-, Q. Lelu Sabrina-:¦:-Thank You for my 6th COTD-:¦:- & The Chubbie Cubbies -:¦:-Vote Whiskers 227256-:¦:-.
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02/14/2012 07:38.15 PM
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Last vote
today goes to Ollie. Happy Valentines Day everyone. Purrs, Angel Maggie KittyCome visit me, Angel Maggie Kitty.
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02/14/2012 02:20.03 PM
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I want to give our final vote to Ollie.
Bee GeeCome visit me, BONNIE & GRABBY 210597~~, TOBY 210431 ~~, PIG & SISSY 210414~~, DARN BEE GEE 210564~~, RIP ANGELS 210737~~, MR.SNIFF 210653~~ & CATTY SHACK 232638 ~.
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02/14/2012 01:11.44 PM
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Voting for Doodle's Heart
Angel SummerCome visit me, LITTLE MISS, SMOKEY & MOLLY 211603~~, HOT ROD, OUTLAW 211919~~, ZIGGY*DUCHESS OF DANCE 211920~~ & AUTUMN & R.I.P. SUMMER 212425~~.
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02/14/2012 12:58.07 PM
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Whoops looks like we missed the voting days!
Can't wait to see who wins, now. Happy St Valentine's Day .. PaulCome visit me, In Memory of Pooky & Paul - COTD 4/20/12.
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02/14/2012 10:50.41 AM
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My vote today is for
Paul #225583 "Roses for You"Come visit me, Angel Yum Yum & Ammie.
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02/14/2012 09:52.45 AM
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Hello!
Our last vote goes to Ollie 211317's beautiful "The Love Of My Life" avatar :)Come visit me, • ° • ° • ° • Abby, Duchess & Mickey ♥ Lola & In Very Loving Memory of K.C. (missing 7-24-11).
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02/14/2012 09:29.24 AM
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Our Valentine's Day votey. . .
goes to Spanky-Jack and his "My ♥ Belongs to You" avatar.
Wishing everyone a Happy Hearts Day!Come visit me, ♥K Casper Todd♥ COTM August 2008, ♥Q MerryBelle♥ COTM December 2008 & ♥Q Sissy♥ COTM July 2008.
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02/14/2012 08:52.02 AM
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votey today for paul's "roses for u" 225583
doodlebugCome visit me, QUEEN JOSIEMAE 193862 VOTE SPUNKY FOR COTM, MONTGOMERY AND JOSIEMAE'S WEDDING PAGE, COUNTESS DAME ANGEL SCOOTER 194581, COUNTESS DAME ANGEL DOODLEBUG 189639, EARL SIR THUNDERFOOT 210289 & EARL SIR SHADOWFOOT 221094.
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02/14/2012 08:20.33 AM
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My vote today is for...
Doodlebug #189639! - "Doodle's Heart."
A very happy Valentine's day to all kitties!
Purrs and hugs, SpankyCome visit me, Spanky-Jack: A meow messages the heart!.
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02/14/2012 06:36.30 AM
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Tonight I Beat Aunt Tinker!!!
And I want to paw the last vote for my sweetie, Casey. I always feel as if I'm floating when I'm with him! Goodnight! BeckyCome visit me, A Tinker - Our Little Becky Said YES To Her Casey, White Squirrel Park, Lake, and Campground & Voracious Frisky Predators Team Page.
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02/13/2012 08:27.55 PM
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Hi Misse
Leaving our Monday vote for Doodlebug
Purrs K SparkyCome visit me, Sir Clay Married to my Love Savannah, Prince Dusty married to Q Sabrina Anne, Ronnie**Tiger**Sunny The Orange Crew, K Sparky 08/11 ♥ Misty RIP MY BFF Rhuby, Destiny** Engaged to Finster***, Trouble & Angel Mitzi, Trampy Married my Kiska & CoCo Loves Wild Boy.
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02/13/2012 08:10.12 PM
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today i'd like to vote for casey. thanks for having the contest, misse! Come visit me, Sunni!.
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02/13/2012 07:08.34 PM
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Hi Misse♥
My Monday vote goes to Doodlebug #189639. Thank you!
Hugs, ArtyCome visit me, Artemis ♥ Sammy -Vote Whiskers #227256 COTM.
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02/13/2012 03:22.18 PM
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Our vote goes to
Spanky Jack! Happy St Valentine's Day every kitty!! Thank you Misse for doing these competitions. All are so good and much talent is displayed. Purrs.Come visit me, Sienna - Vote Whiskers #227256 for COTM, Winslow ♥ Boo Kitty- Whiskers 227256 COTM & Alexi - Vote Whiskers #227256 for COTM.
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02/13/2012 03:20.10 PM
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HI Misse
My vote today is for Dame Doodlebug. Mom is hopeless. She's going to read your instructions soon and try to make an Avatar for me. She has no clue. This is a great contest--so many adorable Avatars! Love, GinGinCome visit me, Ginger Spicegirl.
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02/13/2012 12:30.42 PM
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My vote today is for
#26451 Angel Marley "Love and Roses for Everyone!"Come visit me, Angel Yum Yum & Ammie.
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02/13/2012 12:24.27 PM
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WE COULD NOT VOTE SAT OR SUNDAY AS MOMMA WAS AT GMA'S AND SHE DOES NOT HAVE A PUTER SO:
SAT OLLIE "LOVE OF MY LIFE"
SUN:SPANKY-JACK
TODAY DOODLEBUG "DOODLE'S HEART
JOSIECome visit me, QUEEN JOSIEMAE 193862 VOTE SPUNKY FOR COTM, MONTGOMERY AND JOSIEMAE'S WEDDING PAGE, COUNTESS DAME ANGEL SCOOTER 194581, COUNTESS DAME ANGEL DOODLEBUG 189639, EARL SIR THUNDERFOOT 210289 & EARL SIR SHADOWFOOT 221094.
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02/13/2012 09:15.55 AM
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Voting for Doodlebug "Doodle's Heart"
Angel SummerCome visit me, LITTLE MISS, SMOKEY & MOLLY 211603~~, HOT ROD, OUTLAW 211919~~, ZIGGY*DUCHESS OF DANCE 211920~~ & AUTUMN & R.I.P. SUMMER 212425~~.
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02/13/2012 09:08.38 AM
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Our Monday votey. . .
goes to Sunni #111921 and her hearts afire.Come visit me, ♥K Casper Todd♥ COTM August 2008, ♥Q MerryBelle♥ COTM December 2008 & ♥Q Sissy♥ COTM July 2008.
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02/13/2012 08:17.19 AM
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Voting for Paul's "Roses For You".
TobyCome visit me, BONNIE & GRABBY 210597~~, TOBY 210431 ~~, PIG & SISSY 210414~~, DARN BEE GEE 210564~~, RIP ANGELS 210737~~, MR.SNIFF 210653~~ & CATTY SHACK 232638 ~.
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02/13/2012 08:12.37 AM
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-:¦:-•::• Purrs From NYC •::•-:¦:-
All the Avatars are Paw-some!
We're leaving a vote for Dame Doodlebug's, "Doddles Heart", today ~
With Valentine's Day ((HUGS)) & a Catnip ♥ Vote,
♥ Cody & The Big Apple Gang® ♥Come visit me, -:¦:- K. Cody Lee ♥ Angel Yum Yum -:¦:-, Q. Amber Lee -:¦:- Support Our Military -:¦:-, Q. Lelu Sabrina-:¦:-Thank You for my 6th COTD-:¦:- & The Chubbie Cubbies -:¦:-Vote Whiskers 227256-:¦:-.
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02/13/2012 07:15.24 AM
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Hi Misse
My vote today is for Sunni's "Heart's Afire." Purrs and hugs, SpankyCome visit me, Spanky-Jack: A meow messages the heart!.
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02/13/2012 07:14.13 AM
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