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May 2018 Free Book Winner!
Congratulations to Hope Hagan the winner of our May 2018 Free Book! Happy Reading, Hope. Message me your address and I’ll send the book ASAP!
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I love that about cats, Carol – the curiosity – and also their playfulness! Happy New Year!
Hope your Christmas has been awesome, too, Sue. What a sweet photo of Aurora! Cats are so curious, and she appears quite captivated by the lights. Love the reflection, too.