Custom postcard, made from my real photo print and a peelable postcard backing. My own postmark from my postmarking device (canceller / handstamp) called Mailer's Postmark Permit canceller. And a regular stamp from USPS. I put all these together and I created a non-traditional maximum card, featuring an EASTERN GRAY SQUIRREL (Sciurus carolinensis), in Washington D.C., eating the apple that I gave it

 

Custom postcard, made from my real photo print and a peelable postcard backing. My own postmark from my postmarking device (canceller / handstamp) called Mailer's Postmark Permit canceller. And a regular stamp from USPS. I put all these together and I created a non-traditional maximum card, featuring an EASTERN GRAY SQUIRREL (Sciurus carolinensis), in Washington D.C., eating the apple that I gave it.

"The eastern gray squirrel, or grey squirrel (depending on region), (Sciurus carolinensis), is a tree squirrel in the genus Sciurus native to the eastern and midwestern United States, and to the southerly portions of the eastern provinces of Canada. The native range of the eastern gray squirrel overlaps with that of the fox squirrel (Sciurus niger), with which it is sometimes confused, although the core of the fox squirrel's range is slightly more to the west.

A prolific and adaptable species, the eastern gray squirrel has been introduced to, and thrives, in several regions of the western United States. It has also been introduced to Britain, where it has spread across the country and has largely displaced the native red squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris. In Ireland, the red squirrel has been displaced in several eastern counties, though it still remains common in the south and west of the country.^[3] There are concerns that such displacement might happen in Italy and that gray squirrels might spread from Italy to other parts of mainland Europe."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_gray_squirrel

Why Amazon Isn't Sweating Losing Millions On The Kindle Fire | Fast Company

Why Amazon Isn't Sweating Losing Millions On The Kindle Fire | Fast Company

Your beloved pet cat, even if it's not lazy and obese, could NEVER run in one take across all 4 vertical walls of a room, like a JAGUARUNDI (no, not a jaguar). "The jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi) is a medium-sized wild cat that ranges from southern Texas in the United States south to South America." I show you my new Zazzle stamp design, approved yesterday, about JAGUARUNDI

http://www.zazzle.com/jaguarundi_puma_yagouaroundi_1_postage-172072175476142377?gl=dorinco&rf=238693463283865848

"The jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi) is a medium-sized wild cat that ranges from southern Texas in the United States south to South America.

Contents  [hide] 1 Etymology and naming 2 Description 3 Distribution and habitat 4 Behavior 5 Reproduction 6 Taxonomy and evolution 7 Conservation 8 Subspecies 9 References 10 External links

Etymology and naming

The two Color phases were once thought to represent two distinct species; the grey one called jaguarundi /ˌʒæɡwəˈrʌndi/ zhag-wə-run-dee,^[4] and the red one called eyra. In some Spanish speaking countries, the jaguarundi is also called leoncillo, which means little lion. Other Spanish common names for the jaguarundi include: "gato colorado", "gato moro", "león brenero", "onza", and "tigrillo".^[5]

Description

Red color phase

In terms of physical appearance, the jaguarundi is perhaps the least cat-like of all the cats. It has a total length of 53 to 77 cm (21 to 30 in), not including the 31 to 60 cm (12 to 24 in) tail, and weighs 3.5 to 9.1 kg (7.7 to 20 lb).^[6][7][8]

It has short legs, an elongated body and a long tail, giving it an appearance somewhat like an otter or marten. For this reason, these animals are sometimes referred to as "otter cats." The ears are short and rounded. The coat is unspotted and uniform in color, with, at most, a few faint markings on the face and underside. The coat can be either blackish to brownish grey (grey phase) or foxy red to chestnut (red phase); individuals of both phases can be born in the same litter."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguarundi

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Do you see a heart shape in my Zazzle stamp image?

I see one...after I click to enlarge...

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right above its head, the second leaf up, a light-green leaf with the tip pointing towards us.

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Best wishes to you, Clytie!

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Guest Heart Thursday #77

Welcome to Guest Heart Thursday -
A place to share YOUR heart!

A previous post from Clytie:

http://clytie-randomhearts.blogspot.com/

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

"A Heart(y) Scare !!!

[Clytie says] My heart full of thanks goes out to everyone who has had me in their thoughts and prayers this past few days and weeks.

As you know, for the past couple of weeks I have not been feeling well ... I had a horrible burning pain between my shoulder blades and into my chest, and was diagnosed with acid reflux. It was a pain that was deep and burning, and came on mostly while I was walking or exercising. I changed my diet, and seemed to be getting better ...

This past Saturday, about an hour after I woke up, I had another "episode" of extreme debilitating pain - and it would not let up. The pain spread to my left arm and underneath my jaw. I knew it was time to go to the Emergency Room.

To make a long story short, I did NOT have acid reflux --

I had a significant blockage in two of the vessels of my heart.

Yesterday I had an angiogram, and a stent was inserted into the blocked area - a very successful procedure!!!

I am back home now, a little ragged around the edges, with a bunch of new medications to take.

It has been a very humbling and learning experience.

There were scary moments and times that made me laugh til I nearly split my stitches.

I urge each person who reads this to take a second look at your HEART life ... your health decisions ... those little things that may or may not "mean something" to your health ... don't overlook anything! Because if something seems wrong ... it's worth checking out. Please.

Because I love all of YOU - my heart seeking friends and family!

And I want you all to be HEART HEALTHY!

Again ... thank you all for your healing thoughts and prayers. You mean so much to me!!!"

That was Clytie's message.