Monthly Archives: March 2012

Puppy kindergarten

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Linda

Sit. Stay. Down. Heel. These are the commands my 14-week old puppy, Zoey, is learning at the Puppy Kindergarten class that we’re taking together on Saturday mornings. She’s the smallest dog in the class but that doesn’t bother her. She … Continue reading →

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Japanese lesson

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Linda

The other day I received a letter from Japan in response to an article I’d written and published in The Reporter. The letter, from a graduate of North Penn High School who studied who Japanese in high school, wrote how … Continue reading →

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Daffodil magic

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Linda

in time of daffodils (who know the goal of living is to grow) – e.e. cummings Who can look at daffodils and not smile? They are a sign of spring, even after a mild winter, a sign that days are … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey dreamin’

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Linda

I’m in withdrawal from Downton Abbey. It’s been a long time since I’ve enjoyed a TV show as much. The PBS series, which just finished airing its second season, is set in a great manor house in England. The mansion’s … Continue reading →

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