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The Fireworks Capital of America

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04. July 2013 by Nicole R. Betters
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Penny – a Very Adoptable Dog!

Penny is a lovable, sweet foster dog looking for a forever home. She loves children, loves other dogs, and is a playful girl. Continue reading

08. June 2013 by Nicole R. Betters
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RIP Humane Officer Jerry McCarthy

A short post to honor the memory of Detective/Humane Officer Jerry McCarthy. Continue reading

09. May 2013 by Nicole R. Betters
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Beautiful Batik from Indonesia!

My friend sent me a gorgeous batik scarf from Indonesia! Continue reading

17. March 2013 by Nicole R. Betters
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A new postcard!!

I love, love, love getting post cards in the mail. I don’t keep many things, but I do keep every single post card that I’ve ever received. Unfortunately, I don’t get too many any more! I guess that makes it … Continue reading

17. March 2013 by Nicole R. Betters
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Happiness is . . .

This makes me incredibly happy. From the entire Betters family, Congratulations Danny boy. Continue reading

12. February 2013 by Nicole R. Betters
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You Don’t Have To Kill The Poinsettia

Dear Mom: Every year it’s the same with you and the poinsettias. Why do they have to die? Why? Growing up, I thought that poinsettias just died naturally after Christmas. Of course, I thought that the same was true of … Continue reading

06. February 2013 by Nicole R. Betters
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Texas Puppy Mill Law Upheld

Every once in a while, Texas surprises me in a pleasant way. In 2011, the legislature passed, and Rick Perry signed, the Dog and Cat Breeders Act. The law requires state licensing and inspections of pet breeders who keep 11 … Continue reading

04. February 2013 by Nicole R. Betters
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All Will Be Well. Can you spare some change?

My sister Dawn (“Beaker”) is a nurse and has a PhD in something involving cancer research. I did help her by proofreading her dissertation, but I truly didn’t understand a word of it. If you can figure this out, then … Continue reading

24. January 2013 by Nicole R. Betters
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I F’ing Love Pasta

I love pasta, and yes, I love reading about pasta. (Don’t roll your eyes at me!) And now I love looking at pasta, or at least at beautiful illustrations of pasta. I just bought The Geometry of Pasta and it’s … Continue reading

22. January 2013 by Nicole R. Betters
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