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Dear Reader,
I receive such inspiring emails from readers. These three stories set the tone for my day when I read them, I hope they bring you peace and contentment, too. I love to hear from readers. Tell me a story any time. I'm listening.
From my Email Bag:
"Suzanne, I had to smile at your column where you mentioned how you have multiples of everything. My Dad passed away on April 1st and I had to travel back home to take care of the house. My Dad had multiples of every single thing! I have enough toothpaste now to last a family of four for a year. I shipped three pods of household goods, furniture, and collectibles to my home.
After I thought about it, I think it was more about getting out and being around people. He lived alone and had to be lonely. And you can't go to the grocery store or Walmart without buying something, so he'd just buy more of what he knew he would use.
So now when I brush my teeth or use any of the zillion things I'm still unpacking and working into my household...I smile and think of my Dad."--Debbie
"CONGRATULATIONS on catching Goldie. Some just don't understand those with a heart for cats but I and my aunt in Wisconsin do!
I had a cat like Goldie, her name was Tangerine. Tangerine came to my house when the farm she was staying at closed. Tang would let me pet her. She did not want to come into the house, but we coaxed her and when she finally did, then she wouldn't leave the kitchen. When I had to move I couldn't keep Tang, but she found a home with my aunt in Wisconsin. We put Tang on a plane and she flew to Green Bay alone. Aunt Elizabeth now has Tang and she lives the life of luxury. Twice a year Elizabeth and Tang fly to my house in Atlanta from Wisconsin to visit. Tang is a well seasoned, happy traveler in her kitty house. Amazing that a cat from a Georgia farm flies the friendly skies twice a year, and is so happy and adjusted in her apartment life."--Kris Bone
"I learned this trick from the best vet I've ever had. This came up when a client was moving, and the owner was concerned that the cat would try to trek back to its old stomping grounds. First, let the cat walk around a little bit. Then you put something the cat will like (butter, say) between its toes. When the cat happily licks the butter (or whatever) off its feet, it gets the odors and flavors of your house along with the butter. This allows the animal's instinct to instruct him that this place is in his domain. He knows he belongs there, else why would those flavors be all over his paws?
I may be anthropomorphizing here, but I think you could use the help, as I'm not sure Goldie's going to find his neutering the bonding experience you seem to hope for. I can't say exactly why, but ask your husband. I bet he'll back me up!"--Thomas
Thanks for reading with me. It's so good to read with friends.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Suzanne Beecher
Suzanne@DearReader.com
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