In Praise of Rodents

Rodents have a bad rap and it’s totally undeserved.  When people think of rodents, they always think of mice and rats.  In fact, there are tons of rodents.  According to Wikipedia, 40% of all mammals are rodents.  Most of them, even the mice and rats, are really extraordinary creatures.  Beavers are rodents.  They can cut…

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February

February is my favorite month.  I don’t exactly know why.  My birthday is in February, but I don’t think that’s it.  When I notice my birthday, it tends to be because something went awry.  Either I’m sick and spend the day complaining about being sick on my birthday.  Or the person who decides to take…

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