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Shelter Pup Wins Starring Role On Broadway

It’s a better success story than you could find on America’s Next Top Canine Model — a dozen shelter dogs from New York City got a shot at a walk-on role in a December production of ANNIE on Broadway! The winner was Whiskey, a ten year old caramel colored cocker spaniel who had been living in the shelter for four months. In June, Whiskey and his pup Cocoa were surrendered to the Humane Society of New York because their owners could no longer care for them. The Humane Society’s director hopes that Whiskey’s stage role and the surrounding publicity will … Continue reading →

Annie: A Musical Gem from the 1980s

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When I was little more than five, my mother took me to see a musical film by the name of Annie. Immediately, I fell in love with this musical that, though not perfect, still remains a nostalgic favorite of many children of the 80s and will no doubt charm a new generation on DVD. The story of an orphan, Annie, who must attempt to keep her spirits up despite the poor conditions of the orphanage in which she resides with the sinister Miss Hannigan (Carol Burnett) who oversees the orphanage, Annie is a classic tale that continues to charm little … Continue reading →

Have Fun Together

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Someone asked me once what was the first thought I had when I met my husband. I’m not sure if they were looking for a moment of profundity or whether they were seeking that cue the music moment in the romantic comedy where boy meets girl and their eyes lock for the first time. If they were, I think I may have disappointed them. When I first met my husband, I thought he was a goober. Not in a stupid or derogatory sense, but he was constantly ‘on’ – it was like talking to a comedian plugged into an electrical … Continue reading →