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Tristan develops object permanence

The other day, I was at work, reaching into my bag, when I found something worn and fuzzy and very significant. It was Tristan’s favorite baby toy. Now it’s true that he throws this toy around a lot. It’s also … Continue reading

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Why our cats cannot make it in “the wild”

One of the reasons I so enjoy cats as pets is that they are probably the “wildest” of all domesticated animals. They arrived perfectly suited to their original job as Vermin Catcher, and so all the predatory skills remain in … Continue reading

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Tristan’s brain comes online

Tristan thinks the game where he hunts for treats in the puzzle box is the greatest invention of all time. Of course, he’s only been on the planet for two months. After a week of getting the puzzle box with … Continue reading

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