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Snagged from the Sept. 26, 2011 issue of The New Yorker, by Roz Chast:

Sky lanterns pose threat to animals

Chinese Sky Lanterns, popular at this time of year and at other festive occasions, pose a serious threat to wild and domestic animals. Cattle have died trying to eat the wire frames.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/11173662/Dont-light-sky-lanterns-for-Bonfire-Night-says-Government.html 

Anniversary of Battle of Wounded Knee

The Battle of Wounded Knee took place on this date, 29 December 1890:
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=755822994510776

More info. at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wounded_Knee_Massacre

Native American sayings

Donkey

Cute donkey in our neighbor's front yard. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donkey

Boxing Day walk

Boxing Day walk at Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve:  http://www.coffeecreekwc.org/
It is 55 degrees F. which is amazing for December 26th in this part of the world. No snow in sight.

Photos: Marge Ishmael

Car sale sign