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Having spent an adventurous life with business, traveling, research, and reading wide, Phil, the Philosopher Mouse of the Hedge, has returned to a sunny spot that is more than adequate for entertaining, and reflecting – and, as an added plus, only a short walk to the marina and sweeping sunsets.

Phil is known for astute observations, insightful analysis, and common sense comments of city, field, and that odd species:  humans.

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  1. The Hook / Oct 31 2011 11:43 am

    You sound like a cool philosopher and all-round awesome human being!

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  2. life is a bowl of kibble / Oct 31 2011 5:32 pm

    Nice to meet you. Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. csroth3 / Nov 1 2011 5:47 pm

    Thanks for commenting on my blog, I hope I can attract your visit again sometime.

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  4. Caszie / Nov 2 2011 9:35 pm

    Thanks for the “like” Mr. Mouse!

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  5. rightthoughts / Nov 2 2011 10:09 pm

    Thanks for the “Like.” I’m new to WordPress and would be interested in how you found my post.

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Nov 2 2011 10:35 pm

      Writers, like sharks, must keep moving to survive. Always looking for a good read – never know what you may find. (besides people who write about cars must be going somewhere, no wait, those who write about cars are heavy metal…no, wait, people that write about cars have class? Better stop before this goes flat….) Anyway, welcome to WordPress. Enjoy the ride – hope our paths cross again.

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  6. elib / Nov 2 2011 11:09 pm

    Thanks for the Like! Glad to know someone is out there reading my blog!

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  7. girl in the hat / Nov 4 2011 5:53 pm

    I too am an amateur anthropologist. I look forward to reading more of your insights here–

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  8. Heather - the kiwi travel writer / Nov 5 2011 3:11 am

    thanks for the comment on kiwitravelwriter (re bloggers and/ or travel writers) I’m glad you liked it

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  9. Eliza / Nov 7 2011 2:24 pm

    Thanks for you comment. The photo of the mouse made me laugh!!

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Nov 7 2011 3:40 pm

      glad you got a chuckle. thanks for visiting. Oh, Chic Peep sent text in response: “Merci beaucoup”

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  10. Drusilla Mott / Nov 7 2011 2:28 pm

    Hi! Thank you for visiting and commenting on Chloe’s Halloween trick. I promise to be back soon to visit longer.

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Nov 7 2011 3:38 pm

      Ya gotta laugh at some of life’s episodes – enjoyed your blog. Thanks for stopping by – May our paths cross again

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  11. heather grace stewart / Nov 8 2011 11:22 pm

    Witty. Happy to to have found your blog.

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  12. lizberg / Nov 9 2011 10:05 pm

    Thanks for your like :)

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  13. Pagadan / Nov 10 2011 3:25 am

    I enjoyed your blog, and I love your illos! Colorful, inventive, and the mouse in the hedge is cool-looking!

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  14. Sunshine / Nov 14 2011 2:30 pm

    Hey little cute Phil mouse, thanks for taking the time to Like a post you found. I appreciate it very much! :)

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  15. ingemm / Nov 14 2011 2:49 pm

    Thanks for reading my post and liking it. Loving your flourished Logitec! ;)

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Dec 2 2011 3:13 pm

      I’m always amazed at how many good writers there are in WordPress. Enjoyed visiting your. Thanks for stopping by

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  16. mymezzaluna / Nov 14 2011 2:56 pm

    Thanks so much for “liking ” my post. I really enjoy your writing and think you may be one of those lucky people that just have a wonderful way with words of the English language. I admire that and forever wish that I could somehow perhaps through osmosis be able to use language in this way.

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Nov 14 2011 4:11 pm

      Thanks for the kind words. Anyone like yourself with experience in marketing and photography has a keen era / eye for language and communication. Just have fun blogging. One of the best pieces of advice I have seen about having a “good” blog is : “write, write, write”…(might want to add: read, read, read….and get out and do stuff, get out and do stuff, get out and do stuff.) Thanks for visiting!

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  17. The Social Curmudgeon / Nov 14 2011 6:01 pm

    Quite possibly the best blog name ever. Cheers!
    -Ryan (the Social Curmudgeon)

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  18. Sunshine / Nov 16 2011 2:43 pm

    Thanks for the Follow you cutie Phil mouse! :)

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  19. Crunchy Urbanite / Nov 16 2011 11:49 pm

    I love the picture. :)

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  20. SkiDaddy / Nov 18 2011 8:16 pm

    Thank you for liking my post ” Stuck in a rut, the Challenges continue”. It helps that others support our efforts. I like the name you chose for your blog, I look forward to reading some of your posts.
    Have a good one,
    Dwayne

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  21. Christina / Nov 19 2011 12:31 am

    Although I can see that there will be many time when I shall not see eye to eye with your philosophies – I do very much love the blog name and the photo – very clever. Thanks for the visit to my place and the “like” – I always appreciate when new folks stop by! And I do like your writing style very much.

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Nov 19 2011 1:01 am

      Hey, where’s the fun if we’re all alike? Enjoyed touring your blog. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and stopping by

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      • Christina / Nov 19 2011 2:06 am

        Agree whole heartedly! I *love* seeing other opinions delivered respectfully :-) And yes, that whole Perry/Pelosi thing HAD to be a joke? I did love how he made fun of himself afterwards – but dang her response was still pretty classic. Politics is truly hysterical if you remove your own ego out of it. A true game of (frequent) fools.

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        • philosophermouseofthehedge / Nov 19 2011 4:12 am

          Her response was terrific. It’s always an interesting game to watch – such a casts of characters. No one could make this stuff up. Stay tuned for chuckles.

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  22. steffimarie / Nov 20 2011 1:41 am

    Thanks for dropping by and for your kind comment! :) Yes, Luther was a gutsy guy, but Psalm 46:10 holds true as you said. God bless!

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  23. Caddo Veil / Nov 26 2011 4:38 pm

    How very clever you are! And big thanks for visiting my place today–come back anytime!

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  24. jmmcdowell / Nov 27 2011 1:50 pm

    Thank you for the like on my post today! And you are correct – your occupy birds are white ibises :)

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  25. Katherine Gordy Levine / Nov 30 2011 11:11 pm

    A cranky old lady became a bit less cranky because you liked her post. Her husband thanks you.

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  26. daffers2830 / Dec 1 2011 4:54 am

    Thanks for the like! I think I’ll go gimp through a few deflated santas before bed. Very funny!
    Daphne

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Dec 1 2011 1:27 pm

      In keeping with the Christmas spirit, please don’t kick Santa when he’s down. Thanks for stopping by

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  27. Diana Douglas / Dec 1 2011 5:24 am

    Thanks for liking my blog. Feel free to stop in anytime!

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  28. Alternativepoet / Dec 2 2011 8:29 am

    Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog and comment.

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  29. Amberr Meadows / Dec 2 2011 4:20 pm

    Thanks for liking my post. I love what you have going on here.

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  30. Anne Stormont / Dec 6 2011 10:16 pm

    Thanks for liking my blog post. Good to find your blog too.

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  31. Bill / Dec 8 2011 4:56 am

    Thanks for stopping in to leave a comment at CorneaCopia. I’m off to meander through your blog now. :)

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  32. franzdomasian / Dec 10 2011 4:29 pm

    Thanks for the like and comment!:)

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Dec 10 2011 4:49 pm

      Enjoyed reading that post. (I can smell the coffee and feel the chill comfortably sliding away now) Thanks for stopping by on your way.

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  33. franzdomasian / Dec 14 2011 4:16 pm

    Thanks for visiting again and liking more of my posts. It means a lot.:D

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Dec 14 2011 4:19 pm

      Nice to hear from you. I know what you mean about comments: blogging is kind of like that “if a tree falls in the forest and no one is around, is there a sound thing”. Just keep writing.

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  34. Bill / Dec 14 2011 10:46 pm

    Thanks for commenting on And In This Corner. Going to take some time and look through your own blog now. :)

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  35. jmmcdowell / Dec 15 2011 4:25 pm

    I listed you as one of my fifteen recently found blogs in my acceptance of the Versatile Blogger Award – thus giving you the award, too. I know people have mixed feelings about these awards. But I view them as an opportunity to let people know about blogs they might not have found otherwise. And your blog is one I definitely enjoy following. Keep up the great work!

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  36. Chris Sheridan / Dec 15 2011 11:53 pm

    Thanks for liking my post “The Shocking Truth!” I’m looking forward to checking out your blog.

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  37. franzdomasian / Dec 19 2011 2:11 pm

    I put you in my blogroll!:)

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  38. franzdomasian / Dec 19 2011 4:07 pm

    Right! Hope to read more from you.:)

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  39. Jeannie / Dec 29 2011 3:26 am

    Thank you for the ‘like’ and your offer of wings–I’ll take them and offer you the same should you ever need them :)

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Dec 29 2011 3:30 am

      Deal.Go ahead and try them out – don’t worry about mileage. I’m told they get better with use and age. Thanks

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  40. oneshorething / Dec 30 2011 2:38 am

    Thanks for the “like” and for reading! Enjoy your posts.

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  41. Jeff Emmerson / Dec 30 2011 4:55 pm

    Hey, Phil! Thanks for your LIKE and comment on my blog! You rock, Sir!

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Dec 30 2011 5:53 pm

      As you can tell, I struggle with the brevity thing. Soooo, I’ll just stop now and say thanks for visiting. (my friends call me Phil – long story, but in any case, mostly friendly faces here in blogville.) Enjoyed your visit and hope the new year yields great things to write about…(oh, back to the striving to be concise thing….sorry)

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  42. Exiled Star / Jan 1 2012 6:34 pm

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, Phil. You like the really unpopular posts, which earns you extra points with me.
    :)

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jan 1 2012 7:04 pm

      Please don’t hold that against me…(No account for tastes?) Thanks for visiting. Enjoy the new year.

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  43. LoveJoy / Jan 2 2012 7:16 pm

    I’d love to be where your mouse is at the moment. ;-) I’m going to *browse* around your blog and make myself at home. Thanks for the visit. You’ve got an open invitation!

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jan 2 2012 8:15 pm

      Feel free to poke around here. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoyed touring your blog – you had quite a year. It will be interesting to see what adventures await you in 2012.

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  44. thomag1 / Jan 6 2012 8:16 pm

    I really enjoy your blog….and since for a while, I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award just so you’ll keep ‘puttin out.’ haha my link is…….http://thomag2.wordpress.com Have a great year.

    tom

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jan 6 2012 8:20 pm

      Darn. Just when I thought I could relax HA! Seriously thanks for your kind words. Looking forward to bumping into you around blogland! Thanks for visiting and considering my writing noteworthy.

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  45. Edward Hotspur / Jan 7 2012 5:07 pm

    I awarded you two awards on my award post about awards. Looky here! http://wp.me/p1CLmE-Ay

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jan 7 2012 6:14 pm

      Not worthy. Not worthy, oh Great One. (Really liked you “7 things about me” section…breakfast and lunch in one hour? Practicing for competition eating – just getting all that annoying time consuming stuff out of the way?) Seriously, thanks for the recognition.

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  46. mrtinney / Jan 13 2012 1:42 pm

    Enjoyed reading through your blog. Added to my follow list.

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  47. thomag1 / Jan 13 2012 5:42 pm

    thanks for dropping by to say you liked my recent posts. As you know, it means a lot. – tom

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  48. jzrart / Jan 13 2012 7:33 pm

    Thanks for your like! I like yours too!!

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  49. PiedType / Jan 15 2012 3:05 am

    Thanks for your Like over at my place. Much appreciated.

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  50. science4youngpeople / Jan 17 2012 10:10 pm

    Haha, what a funny little blog (in no way “demeaningly” meant)! Nice to make your acquaintance, hope we see each other again.

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jan 17 2012 10:27 pm

      Not such a stretch? Writers, artists, scientists all require something in common: creativity and looking at things a bit differently. Thanks for stopping in – your blog is a delight. Thanks for flying past.

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  51. Daryl Andrews / Jan 24 2012 3:33 pm

    Thanks for stopping by! Look forward to reading more from you as well.

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  52. Kelli / Jan 27 2012 6:46 pm

    Thanks for wandering over into my crazy world for a bit! I’m going to skip and sing through yours for awhile and hope we meet up again soon!

    Kelli

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  53. robert2feather2011 / Jan 27 2012 8:43 pm

    Thanks for dropping by. I appreciate someone who will take a little extra time to hit that like button.

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jan 27 2012 8:46 pm

      It’s always hard to know if there’s anyone out there. Just keep blogging and readers will come…seriously…they promised. Enjoyed your post – glad you had time to stop by here. Hasta later and we read again!

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  54. Erica / Jan 27 2012 8:51 pm

    Thnaks for liking my blog! In turn I enjoy your concepts and unique title on here. Keep it up!

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  55. Jeannie Leflar / Jan 29 2012 3:28 pm

    I’ve given you the Sunshine Award (see the post Some Time in the Sunshine to grab it)

    Have a wonderful day!

    Jeannie

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  56. Sheila Hurst / Jan 29 2012 5:55 pm

    Thank you for liking my post. I agree humans are an odd species. Luckily, they’re also always a good source of comedic material.

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  57. maddie22201 / Jan 31 2012 3:13 am

    Thanks for my very first ‘Like’. It just had to be the one post where I didn’t feel up to censoring myself…goes to show one never knows what could come of just putting one’s self out there.

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jan 31 2012 3:41 am

      Some good observations in those tumbling thoughts. Just write. You may be surprised at the outcome. Keep going. (and thanks for dropping by to chat)

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  58. bellacoils / Feb 3 2012 4:57 pm

    Thanks for visiting and liking my post! I wonder how you find little ol’ me in this big blogosphere! Appreciate the e-love and I’m looking forward to reading your work too :-)
    Cool blog name, by the way…

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  59. mrtinney / Feb 4 2012 11:08 pm

    Nominated for an Award by: Words and Stuffy by Mr. Tinney

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  60. cspeno / Feb 5 2012 12:26 am

    I have nominated you and your blog for the Kreativ Blogger Award. I hope you will accept in the true spirit of bloggers and spread the word. Visit my blog announcing your nomination and with more info.
    Happy blogging!!

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  61. mLr / Feb 7 2012 10:51 am

    Congratulations Philosopher, i’ve nominated your blog for an ABC Award. It may involve a little work but hey, nothing is free any more is it!

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Feb 7 2012 2:16 pm

      Wow, I’m honored. Thanks. I’ll get that added onto the Awards page…and get started on all those letters! Much appreciate you thinking of me.

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  62. cspeno / Feb 8 2012 1:20 am

    Wow, Philosopher, two awards in one week. You must be tickled pink or grey, or whatever color you prefer :) i.e. your post on Legos!

    Thanks for visiting me and all the “likes” you’ve been giving my posts in the last few days.

    Happy blogging and accepting of awards!!

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Feb 8 2012 1:26 am

      I am unworthy, oh Great Ones!( I really promise to get on those award posts….really…I just keep getting sidetracked…or blocked…). Lots of interesting stuff to read on your blog – like drifting through it.

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  63. jreedrich / Feb 9 2012 9:15 pm

    Thanks for checking out my blog. Am new to this, but am diving in. Great musings on your part.

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  64. Janet / Feb 10 2012 2:51 pm

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. You certainly have some intresting writing go on here. I look forward to reading more.

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  65. talentedunicorn / Feb 10 2012 4:51 pm

    Thanks for the like, you are amazingly insane and i would appreciate your company.

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  66. jessicavealitzek / Feb 14 2012 2:47 am

    Thanks for the like! Interesting site – you have me curious.

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  67. lisajan / Feb 15 2012 7:34 am

    Thank you for taking the time to read my poem and liking it.

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  68. Danlrene ©2011 / Feb 16 2012 2:27 am

    I Nominated you for the Sunshine Award. Go to my page to see what to do. Congratulations. I love your blog.

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Feb 16 2012 3:06 pm

      WOW – it’s after Bloggentines Day and the gifts are still coming! I’m honored. WIll click over to your place. Thanks again for thinking of me!

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  69. Dean Bowman / Feb 16 2012 3:04 am

    Thanks for stopping by my site and liking my work. Much appreciated! :)

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  70. robpixaday / Feb 25 2012 7:54 pm

    Hi!! You’ve been tagged! http://robpixaday.com/2012/02/25/longest-post-no-but-close-have-you-been-tagged/ :)

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Feb 25 2012 9:24 pm

      WOW! So unexpected. Thanks

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      • robpixaday / Feb 26 2012 3:25 pm

        It was out-fo-the-blue, wasn’t it? I haven’t been on the computer for days…hurt my foot. Still not 100% but I wanted to get my tag-post done since it was soooo late. I’d love to hear your answers but I understand if you have other posts planned, etc., and don’t join in.
        Anything’s fine with me. :)

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        • philosophermouseofthehedge / Feb 26 2012 3:28 pm

          Sorry you’ve been hurt! I will catch up, but right now the post I just completed just totally disappeared – so trying to find it!

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  71. headywriting19 / Feb 27 2012 9:34 pm

    Thanks for liking my post on editing!

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  72. Patron Saint of Knives / Feb 28 2012 8:51 am

    A philosopher mouse of the hedge
    Found his poetry close to the edge.
    Though he wandered a bit,
    He was blessed with quick wit,
    Which he used to hold onto the ledge.

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Feb 28 2012 3:13 pm

      Sharp!
      Thanks for the verse (poetry: precise concise language of a quick mind…or is that “a quiet minefield”?) Glad you threw yourself in this direction.

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  73. David Wilkerson / Feb 29 2012 1:56 am

    It’s a long scroll worth taking to thank you for liking my post. As to yours, I have found a gem worth following. Thanks.

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Feb 29 2012 3:51 am

      What kind words. I enjoyed reading your post and look forward to seeing more. Thanks so much for stopping to visit.

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  74. kangbowo105 / Feb 29 2012 5:10 am

    Your blog is awesome. Thanks for visiting mine too.

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  75. crazygoangirl / Feb 29 2012 9:43 am

    You sound like one smart mouse!! And funny too :) Thanks for dropping by and ‘liking my post. Appreciate it.

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  76. joyannaadams / Mar 4 2012 4:23 am

    “Writers like sharks …got to keep moving”

    Now THAT’s original! You should work for Hallmark.

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  77. Patti / Mar 4 2012 4:31 pm

    Searched in vain for an e-mail address for you, Phil, to no avail. Is that any way for those humans to treat a Philosopher Mouse? As if.

    Thank you for your comment at my place. Great to see you there.

    I’m glad you liked the story. It has flaws, but I think it has potential. I’m going to see if I can’t whip it into shape and then maybe get someone to pay actual money for it (what a concept!). The Epilogue is in the works, about half done. Then I’ll revisit the whole thing and edit, rewrite, polish, etc.

    Thanks for visiting. Come again!

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Mar 4 2012 5:55 pm

      Hmmm? Thought that email was somewhere. Glad you persisted and found this spot. Just keep nudging that story along! Good luck. Thanks for stopping by to chat

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  78. California Kid / Mar 5 2012 3:02 am

    Hi Phil (the mouse philosopher). Thanks so much for taking the time to click on the “Like” button on my most recent blog post. Your blog is very amusing to me. Keep up the good work your doing here. Cheers!

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  79. robincoyle / Mar 6 2012 7:02 pm

    Ditto to all the comments above. Thanks for “liking” my post.

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Mar 6 2012 7:11 pm

      Who could not like a post with a title about clunky sentences and Dan Brown! Glad you stopped by

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      • robincoyle / Mar 6 2012 9:19 pm

        Dan Brown might not like it! :)

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        • philosophermouseofthehedge / Mar 7 2012 12:25 am

          Maybe he remember’s what it was like not being famous? (don’t worry – your secret is safe with bloggers!)

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          • robincoyle / Mar 7 2012 6:58 pm

            All nine zillion of us!

  80. Christine / Mar 9 2012 1:40 am

    While you’re in the philosophizing mood, how about contemplating the penetrating question: why do some of us HAVE TO tell the world everything we think about while others sit and meditate, silently savoring their own thoughts, feeling no need to share? Are we driven by some perverse urge to communicate or does this stem from a compulsion to write something – anything?

    I asked myself this when I started my blog and no definite answer has come forth — so maybe you can help me.

    Thanks for the LIKE on my latest post, by the way.

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Mar 9 2012 4:16 am

      Hi Christine. Good points. Maybe it takes all kinds to make the world interesting? Some say the onlu thing certain in life is uncertainty…The only order is chaos? Enjoyed your post. Will be fascinating to see what you discover. Thanks for visiting.

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  81. robincoyle / Mar 10 2012 9:38 pm

    Hi Mr. P. Mouse!

    I nominated you for The Versatile Blogger award. You can find more information about it at:

    http://robincoyle.wordpress.com/category/in-search/

    Have a great weekend!

    Robin

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Mar 10 2012 11:17 pm

      How kind you are. I am honored you considered me. Thanks

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      • robincoyle / Mar 11 2012 2:07 am

        It has been fun for me today. Accepting the nomination increased my traffic today. That is not why I did it, but it is a nice benefit!

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  82. Unconfirmed Bachelorette / Mar 18 2012 5:08 pm

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I’m happy you did, as now I have discovered yours.

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  83. cruz2lose / Mar 26 2012 5:17 am

    You are amazing! I nominated you for the 3-in-1 Award…thank you for such a great read!

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Mar 26 2012 2:05 pm

      It is such an honor to be recognized. (I will get the award stuff done shortly!) Thanks for reading and for the kind words.

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      • cruz2lose / Mar 26 2012 2:13 pm

        No rush on the awards stuff, I know it can be time consuming. Thank you for a great read! : )

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  84. Alison Gunn, Ph.D. / Mar 26 2012 9:06 pm

    I like your perspective… you’re managing to create a voice of truth that is not imbalanced and bitter. Thanks for following my blog, and here’s the new one I also hope you find of interest… http://fikaafterfifty.wordpress.com (“Fika After Fifty),” my way of encouraging women who would otherwise sit quietly knitting through their fifties and beyond, to do something else, something more adventurous, but not all-out crazee. :-)

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Mar 26 2012 9:36 pm

      Thanks for the kind words. Enjoyed your post. Will have to drop by your other one site. (Do people sit quietly? If so, by all means, get them up!) Glad you had time to stop by and chat.

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  85. mamamaryel / Mar 26 2012 9:38 pm

    Thanks for the like! You were my 50th like so I’m pretty excited that other bloggers actually find my writing interesting :) I like coming across more interesting writers than myself. I helps me with my writing. Very cool blog!

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  86. EllaDee / Apr 17 2012 6:05 am

    Hi ,
    Just to let you know, I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. The details are here: http://elladeewords.wordpress.com/2012/04/17/the-versatile-blogger-award-ii-and-an-open-letter-to-mercury-retrograde/
    All the best, EllaDee :)

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  87. Beth / Apr 18 2012 8:14 pm

    Hi Phil — I got word you “liked” one of my posts. Dropped by to say thank you; will stay for your super writing. Take care, Beth

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  88. robin andrea / Apr 19 2012 5:17 pm

    Hello… I just read a comment that you left on a post about Page and Eloise Smith last March. You mentioned that your father was a medic in World War II and fought in the Battle of the Bulge in Germany. My father was also a medic at that time and was behind enemy lines at the Battle of the Bulge. I did a post about him and that time here: http://newdharmabums.blogspot.com/2005/05/memorial-day-remembrance.html.

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Apr 19 2012 6:33 pm

      I’ll be sure to head over shortly to read. Dad was MIA behind enemy lines in Germany with a small group that went back to rescue injured men after a skirmish – the actual lines were very fluid and constantly moving. During one battle the command called the hospital station to warn them that the line wasn’t going to hold and to either leave/take off medic insignia and pick up a gun/or just take chances. THere were men on the table and all docs and medic just stayed. Shortly it was quiet – the word came down, the line held – the German tanks ran out of gas. This was the 42nd Rainbow Division. A brave group of soldiers – a few still are alive.

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  89. EllaDee / May 3 2012 2:21 am

    Hi! I nominated you for the ABC (Awesome Blog Content) Award. I was moved to do so because I am delighted whenever I see an email from you in my in-box. You can read about the award at http://elladeewords.wordpress.com/2012/05/03/a-community-garden-and-abc-awards/ .
    Accepting awards to enable you to nominate other worthy recipients isn’t for the faint hearted or time poor, so please accept if you choose and there’s no timeframe on responding, or obligation to do so if it’s not right for you.
    Best wishes,
    EllaDee

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / May 3 2012 3:14 pm

      Hi EllaDee. So flattered by your kind words. The ABC award is such an honor – I will head over and pick up the info – and promise to get it done.Thanks again

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  90. amb / May 17 2012 9:19 pm

    Thanks so much for liking a recent post of mine! Your site looks fabulous and I”ll be visiting often

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / May 17 2012 9:26 pm

      Hi Your blog is very striking – always looking for something interesting to read. Glad you had time to stop by here

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      • amb / May 17 2012 9:32 pm

        Why thank you :-)

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  91. jmmcdowell / May 22 2012 7:41 pm

    I wanted to let you know that I’ve presented you with the Genuine Blogger award. There are no obligations to join in, of course, and no rules for this one. But I enjoy the opportunity to bring new blogs to people who may not have seen them before. And yours has always been one of my favorites. :)

    If you’d like to participate, you can find the details at http://jmmcdowell.com/2012/05/20/id-genuinely-appreciate-it-if-you-tell-me-about-yourself/

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / May 22 2012 9:46 pm

      Wow – a party invitation! Thanks for the kind words and including me. I will be over to check it all out shortly. Thanks again – I really do appreciate the support.
      (please excuse the giddy/blurry – been struggling with a post that’s been simmering a bit – not sure it’s done, but it’s posted so I can move on..but it will still nag at me, you know how it is…)

      Reply
  92. pastorjeffcma / May 22 2012 9:51 pm

    Thanks so much for the like on my blog. I want to spend some time reading here, but I must admit you do have one of the best blog names I have come across.

    Reply
    • philosophermouseofthehedge / May 22 2012 9:54 pm

      Glad you stopped by – your post today was talking about the importance of words which caught my eye. Always enjoy a good read. Thanks for visiting.

      Reply
  93. Honie Briggs / May 30 2012 12:53 pm

    Hi, I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. I enjoy your blog and hope you don’t mind that I included a link to it on my post Blog-O-Rama.

    Reply
    • philosophermouseofthehedge / May 30 2012 2:21 pm

      Thank you for this honor and recognition ( I promise I will get organized and do an award post – really!) We have the greatest bloggers and readers around here. Thanks again!

      Reply
  94. pnwauthor / Jun 1 2012 1:29 am

    Hi Karen, I just nominated you for the One Lovely Blog award.
    See http://pnwauthor.wordpress.com/2012/05/31/blog-awards-and-nominations/

    Reply
    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jun 1 2012 2:30 am

      You are so kind to think of me. (and I promise to get an award entry done…really really soon!). I’ll be by shortly to read! Thanks again

      Reply
  95. RAB / Jun 22 2012 12:42 pm

    Hi Phil…. I was going to attach this as a comment to the last Sergeant Rex post but couldn’t find a Comments box! So I’m doing it here. Care2 has taken up the cause of military dogs. Here’s the link: http://www.care2.com/causes/tell-congress-military-working-dogs-are-not-equipment.html
    Thank you for making me aware of this issue!

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jun 22 2012 1:59 pm

      Hmm, much check settings on that post’s comment section. Will copy and add that comment in. Rex made me aware of the military dogs’ lives, too. They do serious work and save lives. They deserve appropriate protective gear, suitable comfortable kennels, and recognition and care once retired. Thanks for sending this over here.

      Reply
  96. babso2you / Jun 23 2012 4:59 pm

    I just wanted to send a quick note of thanks for the like on my blog!

    Reply
    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jun 23 2012 8:26 pm

      Thanks for stopping by – Loved the artichoke pictures on that last post – who knew they were so elegant. Great shots.

      Reply
      • babso2you / Jun 24 2012 1:31 am

        Thank you and come back again!

        Reply
  97. Ethan Greenwood / Jul 19 2012 2:58 am

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking my post!

    Reply
  98. Neckbones / Jul 28 2012 12:33 pm

    Great stuff here. Thanks for stopping by “Fried Neck Bones…and Some Home Fries.”

    Reply
  99. katblogger / Aug 7 2012 1:28 pm

    Hi. Thanks for stopping by on my blog! I liked your post on animal rescue. More people need to help our fellow creatures out.

    Reply
    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Aug 7 2012 1:44 pm

      Enjoyed visiting your blog – always looking for a good read.
      Oh, I try to pass word along if it might help. – can’t resist a sappy animal story. Life is full of drama and humor.
      Thanks for stopping by to chat.

      Reply
  100. ltownsdin / Aug 7 2012 8:04 pm

    Thanks for liking my blog today. I’ll be stopping by yours often!

    Reply
  101. Coral Swan / Aug 7 2012 8:25 pm

    Thanks for stopping by… enjoyed your varied blog entries.
    Coral

    Reply
    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Aug 7 2012 10:26 pm

      Enjoyed visiting your blog – always looking for something interesting to read. Thanks for dropping a note here

      Reply
  102. changeforbetterme / Aug 23 2012 5:27 pm

    Hi, I really enjoy reading your blog and have nominated you for the “Inspiring Blog Award” and “One Lovely Blog Award.” There are a few rules to this nomination (these aren’t my rules, so do what you want…no pressure) you need to give a shout out to me, of course, tell us 7 things about yourself and then nominate 15 bloggers, that’s the tricky part, if you don’t have 15, don’t worry, just pass it on to someone….share the joy by following the link by my name.

    If you have all ready been nominated my apologies and pass it on anyway! We all love to be recognized for our work. Enjoy!

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Aug 23 2012 6:32 pm

      I’m honored you thought of me! I’ll click over and review the rules. (envious you are done!) I will get that post written – right now a buffalo is stomping in the background and a mad cat keeps trying to steal the keyboard…Thanks again! Always glad when you stop by to chat

      Reply
      • changeforbetterme / Aug 23 2012 6:36 pm

        think you better deal with that buffalo first! :-) you’re welcome and I always enjoy your posts.

        Reply
  103. Trent Lewin / Sep 20 2012 4:53 pm

    I find you interesting and peculiar. You look like something my computer ate. And then threw up.

    Reply
  104. neongreenmilk / Oct 15 2012 8:47 am

    Now if only I could get as many followers as you…. I just don’t know how. I like your blog though. One of the better ones.

    Reply
    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Oct 15 2012 11:04 am

      Thanks for stopping by. I always enjoy wandering through blogland and reading. Enjoyed your picture and stuff – different from where I live. Just write – and your audience will build. Write about what you want and how you want -that’s the important thing. Have fun and Blog on!

      Reply
  105. liamodell1 / Nov 29 2012 8:59 pm

    Thanks for liking me of my blog posts, I really appreciate it! :) Be sure to follow to find out if I win and to find out when the next update is up! :)

    Great blog you’ve got here! I’ll be sure to follow! :)

    Reply
    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Nov 29 2012 9:13 pm

      Had some time to tour blogs today and yours caught my eye. Always looking for a good read! Thanks for wandering over this way

      Reply
      • liamodell1 / Nov 29 2012 9:44 pm

        You’re welcome! :) Glad you found it interesting! :)

        Reply
  106. katecrimmins / Dec 14 2012 6:46 pm

    Congrats on getting Freshly Pressed. I rarely check it but I did today and there you were! Well deserved!

    Reply
    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Dec 15 2012 12:07 am

      Oh, thanks. Readers like you throughout the year have been very encouraging.I missed the email and was quite shocked. What a Christmas surprise! So glad you stopped by to jingle along.

      Reply
  107. rainey / Dec 29 2012 10:55 pm

    I am glad I followed the bread crumbs to your porch. I like your style! ~Rainey

    Reply
    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Dec 30 2012 4:24 pm

      Thanks for wandering over. With all the great blogs out there, I’m grateful you chose to stop here and chat a bit.

      Reply
  108. beeseeker / Dec 31 2012 7:05 pm

    I’m guessing sense of homour is there somewhere too. Hope to be back next year ;-)

    Reply
    • beeseeker / Dec 31 2012 7:06 pm

      Whoops – that’s sense of humour – of course !

      Reply
      • philosophermouseofthehedge / Dec 31 2012 11:37 pm

        Thanks for dropping by and stopping to chat. Always a humongous giggle around here somewhere – willing to share those ( and not worry about typos at all…ye among us who is perfect….) Have a great new year!

        Reply
  109. xelaardan / Jan 3 2013 3:21 am

    Thanks for stopping by and liking my post :) I’ve read through some of yours and am liking your style! I feel like it reflects our thoughts, one observation leading to the next, to the next…. All the best in the new year!

    Reply
  110. Sunshine / Jan 30 2013 5:40 am

    hey, Phil…it’s me, Chuckles…remember? anyway, if you like to have some blog awards, hehe…i have some for Molly and German. they may have gotten them already so pick, if any, they are missing. happy blogging to you and crew…http://wp.me/p1RzUf-1M2 oh, and, as usual, i did not follow the rules so you will have to make them up for M & G. :)
    thanks!! and Woof!

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jan 31 2013 12:05 am

      Chuckles! We are so glad you bounced over! Awards – RC is purring so loudly…she says it’s just what she needs for some project she’s dreamed up…and Molly wants to put them by her certificate. Will be over shortly. Thanks for sharing the wealth

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      • Sunshine / Feb 1 2013 3:14 pm

        WWWWOOOOOFFF! Hi RC!! I did not mean to leave you out RC…just had dogs on my mind…but really, cats are my best friends. believe it or not. happy daze to you guys!!

        Reply
        • philosophermouseofthehedge / Feb 1 2013 5:35 pm

          RC Cat: Chuckles, We know you were trying to boost the Molly’s self esteem by mentioning her. You are so kind. A sunny day paw wave to you!

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  111. elkemurphy / Feb 13 2013 10:25 am

    Love the photo of the mouse in the hedge! Great sense of humor. I love your clean layout.
    Thanks for liking my post on the world of blogging. I am still in awe of your’s and everyone’s creativity and smart writings. You have a very clever theme here!

    Reply
    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Feb 13 2013 3:31 pm

      Thanks for the kind words. Enjoyed touring your blog – always looking for a good read. Write on!

      Reply
  112. lossforwords360 / Mar 2 2013 11:18 pm

    Nominated you for an award. Details here: http://lossforwords360.wordpress.com/2013/03/02/i-won-an-award/

    Reply
    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Mar 3 2013 6:21 pm

      I am so grateful for your nomination. Will be over shortly. Thanks for stopping by to visit – and for the award!

      Reply
  113. timethief / Mar 6 2013 5:54 pm

    Hi Phil,
    This is my first visit to your blog. I like it! I subscribed.

    Reply
    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Mar 6 2013 5:59 pm

      Thanks for joining us along the trail. Hope you find stuff to tickle your brain. (Really enjoyed your take on blogging and mobile devices. great read)

      Reply
  114. maryz / Mar 19 2013 7:51 pm

    I’ve just arrived here from your comment to the Dancing Beastie. Are you perchance at Rice? You mentioned Houston and Galveston, and I connected hedges and philosophy to Rice. It’s been many, many years since we were there.

    Reply
    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Mar 19 2013 8:40 pm

      The trees along Rice are just as beautiful and survived the the drought and Hurricane Ike without a bend or break. Native to the area and always feel at home when under them, but moved closer to the water. (The “new” rail line from downtown to med center runs across from Rice and there’s a designated Rice station. Downtown Foley’s/Macy’s closed forever last week.) Thanks for flying over to chat

      Reply
      • maryz / Mar 19 2013 9:36 pm

        I’m not that far away – just a bit north in Chattanooga. We grew up in Houston, graduated from Lamar (1953) and San Jacinto (1952) and went to Rice (classes of 1957 and 1956). Neither of us graduated (although we did elsewhere); moved to Tennessee in 1962. Still have family in The Valley and friends in Houston.

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  115. Anthony DiMartino / Mar 29 2013 3:07 am

    Hello! I’ve always appreciated your work here. I remember discovering it because you were the first to comment on my blog when I first created it, and I was very happy when that happened! I want to nominate you for the Inspiring Blogger Award, which I’ll link here: http://wordswithoutpages.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/inspiring-each-other/

    Thank you again!

    Reply
    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Mar 29 2013 1:53 pm

      So glad you waded through to visit. Thank you so much for the nomination – must swirl up an acceptance post.
      Nice you posted that Twitter anthology project info. “Publishing” is morphing into all sorts of new forms.
      Thabks for rossing some words over here

      Reply
      • Anthony DiMartino / Mar 29 2013 3:58 pm

        Any time. Publishing is changing like all industries with the help of the Internet, it seems. It’s really a good project and I wish it luck. I hope you contribute, too.

        Reply
  116. MissTiffany / Apr 18 2013 2:52 pm

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, via the Hook! Your blog looks quirky and insightful. I’m looking forward to exploring it!

    Reply
  117. sanscera / May 14 2013 1:40 am

    crisp and entertaining plus very insightful… wondering how you get these ideas… you must be a pretty good observer… thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog :)

    Reply
    • philosophermouseofthehedge / May 14 2013 1:10 pm

      Glad you found something that tickled your brain. Appreciate the kind words. Ideas are often like bugs – can’t swat them fast enough? Enjoyed touring your blog – thanks for visiting here

      Reply

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