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Friday, January 18, 2008

The Unexpected Scarlet "Murder in the Garden"

T he Unexpected Scarlet " Murder in the Garden" Autumns scarlet came in an unexpected place this year. The nasturtiums lilting blooms, witnesses to a despicable crime. Cats are so psychic. Tranquil company we kept, her ballet slippered white paws out of place as she tiptoes gingerly through dark earth. Like a scarf she draped over my shoulders as I stood to water and observe the garden's growth. When summer reached it's zenith, she pussyfooted past meandering sweet peas and from the vantage of... Sign in to see full entry.

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