How Not To Be Taken In By Your Doomsday Prophet Veterinarian: Cats, Love, and ER

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but if you don’t give her the benefit of ER, well….

Sleep no more

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“Glamis hath murdered sleep, and therefore Cawdor shall sleep no more. Macbeth shall sleep no more.”

Usha Akella I Will Not Bear You Sons

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I have the pleasure of sharing the following new works of art by wonderful writers, with reviews and associated events for their powerful voices

AWWW, it’s a Happy Birthday

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Dear Friends and Readers, Near and Far, please join me for the Happy Birthday of Love’s Garden You’re invited for the VIRTUAL book launch and happy birthday of Love’s Garden, An epic family saga of war, love, friendship, and sacrifice in twentieth-century India during its fight against British rule… TANTARAAAHH!! October 27, 2020 Find Love’s Garden at Amazon: and mark your calendars for these free, virtual, various and, I’d claim, virtuous events: Reading at the KGB Bar, New York City, Nov 15, 2020, 7-9 PM Book Launch at Brazos Bookstore, Houston, TX, Oct 27, 2020, 7–8 PM Reviewers hail it…

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Where is this city in North America? Three guesses enough?

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So, where am I safe? And, why am I having to ask this question?