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        <title>Copycat Mosaic</title>   
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    I stole this idea from FatCat. This is mine:     I like it!   <p style="clear:both;"> 
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        <title>For My Grandpa</title>   
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        <published>2008-06-05T05:04:16Z</published>
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        This is a picture of my Grandpa Al.  He was my Mom&#39;s dad.  My memories of him from my childhood are a little vague, but there are certain things that are pure Grandpa Al.  &quot;Holy Smokes&quot; was an oft used exclamation of surprise.  He had a Cudah...   <p style="clear:both;"> 
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    This is National Headache Awareness Week. Show us what gives you a headache.  Ever had this stuff?  It&#39;s PURE MSG.  My mom was a huge fan...after all it has 60% less sodium than salt.  And 100% chance of inducing a blinding migraine.     <p style="clear:both;"> 
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        <title>QotD: A World with Less Violence</title>   
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          What could we do to create a world with less violence?   I don&#39;t know that we can do anything.  I think that the phrasing of the question implies that any suggestions I make (or you make...or he makes...or she makes) will be followed by everyone....   <p style="clear:both;"> 
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        <title>JUNE!  JUNE!  JUNE!</title>   
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          June is bustin&#39; out all over! And here are some of the monthly observances.  I have taken all of my information from here.  I have also highlighted my favorites. Monthly Observances Adopt a Shelter Cat Month Cancer from the Sun Month Child Vision...   <p style="clear:both;"> 
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        <title>It&#39;s not a perfect state</title>   
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          But I&#39;m beginning to have my share of pride in it. http://www.mercurynews.com/centralcoast/ci_9270265 There are many pithy comments I can make right now, but I&#39;ll limit myself to &quot;Well, it&#39;s about time.&quot;   <p style="clear:both;"> 
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        <title>The Moon, the stars, the universe...EVERYTHING</title>   
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        <published>2008-05-09T21:08:46Z</published>
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          Baby shower time. My sister-in-law will soon be subjected to a baby shower planned by me and my sister.  Because there is an unwritten rule, there will be the required goofy games and pointless prizes at this little shindig. I&#39;ve talked my sister...   <p style="clear:both;"> 
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        <title>QotD: Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (Kitty Cat Combo)</title>   
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        <published>2008-05-09T16:59:15Z</published>
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    What is one thing you MUST do before you go to bed at night?  It isn&#39;t really just one thing, but a series of steps in a Very Necessary Process. Step 1 - Find the Marmie Cat. Step 2 - Catch the Marmie Cat. Step 3 - Tote the Marmie Cat to &quot;Cat Cen...   <p style="clear:both;"> 
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        <title>More Updates</title>   
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        <published>2008-05-06T19:26:11Z</published>
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          Hello again.  My mom called minutes after I posted my last message. She had some comforting things to say. First, although they are keeping him sedated, Grandpa was able to follow directions that the nurses gave him (squeezing a hand, wiggling a ...   <p style="clear:both;"> 
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        <title>Grandpa Update</title>   
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        <published>2008-05-06T18:56:29Z</published>
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          Mom and my step-dad made it home from their vacation in Michigan (where they were when they got the call about Grandpa&#39;s heart attack) safely.  They went directly to the hospital and were there by about 4am this morning. Grandpa is on a ventilato...   <p style="clear:both;"> 
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