Second, the dear brought home ANOTHER rescue kitty. We named him Cheex because he is always smiling and is quite the chubby little fellow. Luna hasn't taken a liking to him just yet but we are making progress! She no longer hisses at him or runs away. They mostly stare at each other and then she walks away from him. It's a bit sad because Cheex really gets hurt when Luna ignores him. His purr/cry is heartbreaking but so damn cute at the same time. He doesn't approach her or bug her. Instead, Cheex waits patiently for Luna to acknowledge him. He is also quite the snuggler and takes up half our bed when he sleeps with us.
And only four weeks ago, the shelter found him out in the cold and snow, underneath a dumpster. They asked the neighborhood if anyone had ever seen this cat before or knew if someone was missing him. There were no signs posted around the streets or adds on Craigslist for Cheex. We can only ASSUME he had a loving home before because the vet said he is about three years old and way too damn lovable.
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Lastly, I am celebrating my February volunteer work. And I apologize for being MIA for the last couple of weeks. February was an extremely busy month for me. I volunteered to read at seven low income schools for Celebrity Read hosted by United Way. Each event was three hours long so by the time I finished in the morning, I had to go straight to the day job.
I am not complaining though! It was such an incredible experience to spend time with the children. They truly lift me up with their smiles, excitement and enthusiasm. I always say being able to be passionate about volunteer work is an irreplaceable gift. I am blessed as each one of the kids leaves a mark on my heart forever.
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LOVE,
LATTES, AND MUTANTS
Sandra
Cox
Cover
Reveal and Release
Like most seventeen-year-olds, Piper
Dunn wants to blend in with the crowd. Having a blowhole is a definite
handicap. A product of a lab-engineered mother with dolphin DNA, Piper spends
her school days hiding her brilliant ocean-colored eyes and sea siren voice
behind baggy clothing and ugly glasses. When Tyler, the new boy in school,
zeroes in on her, ignoring every other girl vying for his attention, no one,
including Piper, understands why...
Then Piper is captured on one of her
secret missions rescuing endangered sea creatures and ends up in the same test
center where her mother was engineered. There she discovers she isn’t the only
one of her kind. Joel is someone she doesn’t have to hide from, and she finds
herself drawn to the dolph-boy who shares her secrets. Talking to him is almost
as easy as escaping from the lab. Deciding which boy has captured her heart is
another story...
Bio:
Multi-published author Sandra Cox writes YA Fantasy,
Paranormal and Historical Romance, and Metaphysical Nonfiction. She lives in
sunny North Carolina with her husband, a brood of critters and an occasional
foster cat. Although shopping is high on the list, her greatest pleasure is
sitting on her screened in porch, listening to the birds, sipping coffee and
enjoying a good book. She's a vegetarian and a Muay Thai enthusiast.
Links:
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$2.99 at Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/love-lattes-and-mutants-sandra-cox/1120791624?ean=9781616506063
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SandraCox.Author
Are you celebrating anything? Do you ever get nervous speaking in front of a large group of kids or adults? Have you heard about Love, Lattes and Mutants? If not, go grab your copy today!
