Category Archives: socialization

What? This is my business.

There is a deep strain of work-for-its-own-sake in American life. It has been influenced by Calvinism and shaped by the ruggedness of early colonial living. It’s been encouraged by those who do not value human experience because they would rather … Continue reading

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One down, three to go!

I did the best I could with these pictures, since the vet’s office was flooded during Hurricane Irene. She still can’t live in her home. There were men working with power tools and the receptionist desk was a table; the … Continue reading

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How to fix the jealous cat

People can have a tendency to actually encourage jealousy; they think it is a flattering sign of someone’s devotion. But, with any being, this is a mistaken assumption. Jealousy is always a negative emotion. It springs from a lack of … Continue reading

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