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Hi. My name is Olivia and I am a pretty tabby calico with short hair. I’m about 5 years old and am a sweet little lady. I’m your perfect kitty because I am already spayed and my front paws are declawed. I am very friendly and love to rub my head against your hand so you will pat me. I …

I was walking from the post office to the Commercial-News office the other day, when I realized that as I was walking, I was making sure that I didn’t step on one of the cracks in the sidewalk. After all, if you step on a crack, you’ll break your mother’s back. Since my mother passed away in 1986, I’m pretty …

Hi! My name is Bridie and I am a black and white female lab/border collie mix. I am about 1 year old and have more vim and vinegar than the Energizer bunny. I am very smart and if you can give time to me for training, I will be a good pal. Being with people is a treat. Speaking of …

About two years ago, I found myself experiencing a sneezing fit every couple of days. It consisted of about eight or nine sneezes in a row. I don’t have any allergies, and could be sitting at home, working in my office, or driving my car, when the sneezes occurred. My wife experiences the same thing. I’d be interested in knowing …

Hi! My name is Luna and I am a gray and white female kitty, about 8 months old. I have beautiful long, silky fur and a really cute pink nose. I like to be held and loved and I also like to play and be with people. My brother, Sam, is here, too. He looks a lot like me but …

I was extremely lucky to have a very good assignment when I served in Vietnam in 1966. It was the one conflict when those who served their country were not welcomed home with the kudos they deserved. Since that time, our veterans have been shown the respect and the thanks that those who put their lives on the line deserve …

Hello. My name is Sue-Robbie. That’s a long name for a little kitty. I am a gray and white female short-hair cat, about 1-1/2 years old. I’m kind of shy but it doesn’t take long for me to warm up and come to you. I think some of the dogs barking kind of scare me. I like to be patted …

Last week’s column focused on those first responders from the Three Rivers Fire Department, Station Number Two. I failed to mention the volunteer firefighters, who are called upon whenever the need arises. An example might be whenever a major accident or fire occurs and the four firefighters on duty are needed to respond, which would leave no one at the …

Are we losing our ability to have conversations? Is the art of conversation becoming a lost art, in itself? It is hard to imagine that something as simple as having a conversation could become a thing of the past, but sadly, it feels that way, especially when you are talking to the younger generation. In a discussion with some colleagues …

Hi. The ladies here call me Shivers because I shiver a lot from the other dogs barking. If you take me where it is less noisy I get very playful. I am a tricolor male terrier mix, about 9-10 months old and I have those cute freckles the lady who takes my picture likes so well. I’m very sweet and …