Shopping for pampered pets interesting, fun (Monroe Times) With Christmas just around the corner, we begin to think of our pets. Is there a pet owner alive who has not bought their pet at least one gift?...more...Toys, sprays can stop cat's wire chewing (The Springfield News-Leader) Q. I am at my wits' end because my cat chews on every wire in my house that she can get her teeth into. I have replaced telephone wires numerous times. Do you have any suggestions?...more... Looking for signs of animals should be fun, educational (Tacoma News Tribune) Any wild animals in your backyard lately? You have probably seen squirrels, chipmunks or a variety of birds....more... Hinckley Twp. woman preserves past in 19th century home (Akron Beacon Journal) Cynthia McWilliams-Oliver is used to hearing the word no. She's also used to ignoring it. When she started renovating her 1840 farmstead in Hinckley Township 20 years ago, builders told her over and over that the changes she envisioned couldn't be done or weren't worth pursuing. So she just took on the work herself or kept trying until she found a contractor who said yes....more... More news (Leamington Spa Courier) Panthers have a variety of natural habitats - rainforests, mountains, plains - but golf courses in Whitnash would seem an unlikely place to encounter one....more... Toy Gift Guide (Richmond.com) What are the cool toys this holiday season? From marshmallow guns to indestructible digital cameras, we've got something for every child on your list....more... Hard rhymes (Guardian Unlimited) Poetry workshop: The shortlisted poets responded to the exercise on difficult subjects with courage and panache, says poet-in-residence Tim Liardet....more... |