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baby hugs

baby hugs

Instructions for properly hugging a baby: 1. First: Spy a baby. 2. Second: Be sure that the object you spied was indeed a baby. If you smell baby powder and the aroma of wet diapers, this is indeed a baby. 3. Next: You will need to flatten the baby before actually beginning the hugging process. 4. Then: Simply slide paws around baby. 5. Finally: If a camera is present, you will need to, “hug, smile, and lean” to achieve the…

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what do you think?

what do you think?

I enjoy discussion around here, so I think I’m going to make more of an effort to have more of those kinds of posts. (I enjoyed the one we had a while back.) How do you think we should react to cultures around us? If you moved to another country, do we have any obligation to that country (the “host country”) at all? Should you learn the language? Eat the food? Celebrate your host country’s holidays? How about your home…

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quake in Peru

quake in Peru

**UPDATED: The death toll is at 450 according to this report. My pseudo-home-country has been hit with an earthquake. Please keep the people in Peru in your prayers, especially the families of the 17 people who have been killed. From CNN.com: A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck off the coast of central Peru on Wednesday evening, killing 17 people and leaving 70 hurt, Peruvian media reported…The quake was felt for two minutes, according to Peruvian media. Broken windows were reported in…

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works for me wednesday: nail clippers

works for me wednesday: nail clippers

I always kept my nails nicely trimmed with the help of my teeth until about high school, when somehow I managed to stop doing that. However, I still revert to my bad habits when I’m either nervous or when a nail starts to break (or is otherwise not smooth – yes I am a perfectionist). I never seemed to be able to find my nail clippers or my file. Since I’d rather NOT bite my nails, I’ve come up with…

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why I love beagles

why I love beagles

Shelagh asked in a comment how I chose what breed to get, so I thought I’d elaborate a little on this! I have been quite obsessed with beagles for about a year now. I started with not really knowing much about dog breeds, and did a lot of research online to find the one that fit our lifestyle the most. I think that’s the first thing: find a breed that matches your lifestyle. There are some helpful quizzes online that…

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