Compliment, furballs and fish.

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1. When people say: 'That's a nice cup of tea.' (or coffee).

2. Roborovski hamsters. They are round about the size of a large thumb -- small enough to squeeze through the bars of a normal hamster cage -- and they zip around so fast that you can't see their legs moving. They prefer living in a little pack and are endlessly entertaining to watch -- tonnes better than television. I saw a cageful in a garden centre pet shop and I want some now. Read more about them at Petwebsite.com.

3. The garden centre also sold fish -- there was one in particular that was blood red with great long fins. It just hung in the aquarium looking back at me. But I still like the tetras best with their luminous blue stripe.

Comments

  1. GreenjeansFriday, January 13, 2006

    Dear Clare,

    I love the idea of your blog, that you practice appreciating three beautiful things every day.

    Came across it today during a google search for something and mentioned it in my blog: www.greenjeansbrooklyn.blogspot.com.

    All the best to you!

    Peace,

    - Amy

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  2. KatieSaturday, January 14, 2006

    Aw! How cute are those hamster!

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