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Then there’s Arthur C. Clarke’s short story “The Star” that presents the star of Bethlehem as a supernova that destroyed an advanced and idyllic alien civilization.

Well THAT’s not going to traumatize Gen B in the cradle

Oh, and so is the invisible white marshmallow in the very back.

All three cats in the photo are mine. The two in the front are from Ekaterina; the mahoosive polydactyl in back is a rescue

3/3 Also at the Sun City Gift Shop you can now find my book, Lullaby in Red, perfect gift for the littles in your life, or for anyone who loves art, music, and geckos in tutus!

2/3 All of the ornaments – 20 different designs - were made by students in the woodshop program at Canyon Del Oro High School. Stop #1 is the Sun City Gift Shop, which sells nifty hand-made crafts by local residents.

I mean, it’s an apt metaphor, because as a homeowner you really have no control over whether there is a hydrant within 500 feet or not.

Found lurking in an antiques store on Route 66.

Looks now like they keep one or two in stock depending on past sales. Makes sense.