Parable of the mouse
A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. He was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap. Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning. “There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!” * * * The chicken clucked, raised her head, and said, “Mr. Mouse, I can tell this is a grave concern to you, but it is of …
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Hints From Heloise: A military wife’s packing tip works for any family
Heloise shares your household hints. E-mail your tips to Heloise@Heloise.com .
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Whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on
So usually this blog isn’t specifically about every little thing that happens during a day.  It’s generally, though not always, painted with a bit of a broader brush than that.  Well, screw that approach and leave it gasping for breath because, I don’t know if you noticed, but some pretty interesting stuff happened over the weekend and I was in the thick of it.
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State athletes rewarded
KEDAH athletes, who won medals at the Malaysia Games (Sukma) in June, can look forward to a merrier and more joyous Hari Raya this year.
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