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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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  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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  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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  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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  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 3:07 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…)

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  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.

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    • 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.

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  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.

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    • 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!

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  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/

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    • 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

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  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.

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  96. babso2you / Jun 23 2012 4:59 pm

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

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    • 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.

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

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking my post!

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  98. Neckbones / Jul 28 2012 12:33 pm

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

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  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.

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    • 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.

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  100. ltownsdin / Aug 7 2012 8:04 pm

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

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

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

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Aug 7 2012 10:26 pm

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

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  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

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      • changeforbetterme / Aug 23 2012 6:36 pm

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

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  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.

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  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.

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    • 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!

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  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! 🙂

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    • 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

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  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!

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    • 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.

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  107. rainey / Dec 29 2012 10:55 pm

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

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    • 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.

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  108. beeseeker / Dec 31 2012 7:05 pm

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

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    • beeseeker / Dec 31 2012 7:06 pm

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

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      • 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!

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  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!

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  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!!

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        • 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!

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  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/

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    • 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!

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  113. timethief / Mar 6 2013 5:54 pm

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

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    • 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)

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  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.

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    • 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

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      • 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!

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    • 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

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      • 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.

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  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!

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  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 🙂

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    • 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

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  118. brickhousechick / May 29 2013 11:47 pm

    Hi There,
    Would you be willing to participate in something we are doing for Susie Lindau on Friday morning? I am contacting as many of her followers as possible. My thought is that we all post on our own blogs on Friday with the same title, “Susie Strong”. The content would say something simple like, We are thinking of you. I haven’t known Susie for long but this blogging world is such a family. I thought it would be nice for her to see this message from as many of us as possible. Her husband is going to be updating us after her surgery. He can tell her or she can see it once she is up to it. Are you in? Thanks, Maria aka brickhousechick

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / May 30 2013 1:00 am

      Was thinking today about emailing or posting something for her. This is a great idea – Are we going to post all at the same time? Stagger postings all morning? Before her procedure? Use mountain time? What do you suggest? Thanks for organizing. Definitely in

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      • brickhousechick / May 30 2013 1:09 am

        A couple of us are going to do it at about 8 am, I know her surgery is at 9:30. Anytime in the am is great! Thanks for participating!

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  119. Simple Northern Life / Jul 2 2013 1:04 pm

    Very diverse information I found on your site. I love it. I look forward to following your updated posts. I love news about the world and national of political arena that concerns me as a human being. Thanks for keeping up in the know and have a great day, Allie.

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jul 2 2013 2:43 pm

      Glad you found something to tickle your brain. Enjoyed wandering around your blog. Thanks for stopping by to chat here.

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  120. Alison / Aug 2 2013 2:06 am

    Hi Phil, nice to meet you. Thanks for visiting our blog and for the like on the post about La Manzanilla. Your blog is quite amazing – I’ve been travelling all over it 🙂
    I think you’re pretty light hearted. I like that.
    Cheers
    Alison

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Aug 2 2013 2:00 pm

      Glad you found a giggle. I used to travel a great deal for work. Your post pictures are just gorgeous. Makes you long wander and see what’s there to see. Thanks for stopping by. Travel safely!

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  121. Jackie / Aug 10 2013 5:49 pm

    I’ve enjoyed my visit here very much. I look forward to following your posts! 😀

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Aug 10 2013 7:43 pm

      Glad you found something to tickle your brain. You have such amazing pictures on your blog – flowers become a melody there. Thanks for stopping by to chat

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      • Jackie / Aug 10 2013 8:01 pm

        You’re very welcome! Thank you for your kind words. I hope you have a great rest of the weekend, 🙂

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  122. thebestdressup / Aug 15 2013 6:08 pm

    ciao! luvFAB blog.
    thebestdressup

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Aug 15 2013 8:52 pm

      Glad you found something to tickle the brain. (probably would be better with artichokes?) Thanks for cooking up a comment

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  123. dolerandsenses / Sep 15 2013 8:18 pm

    I have enjoyed your observations about society and our species. i like your style of writing and can relate to a lot of what you said about the war. i’m happy to find many of your followers with a similar reaction to the idea of war. keep on fueling the fire to keep peace. good work

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Sep 16 2013 2:05 pm

      Thanks for the lovely comment. People everywhere just want to be left alone to live with their families…and are tired of other people (who often don’t even live there or live with consequences) telling them how to run their lives. Sometimes you have to take a stand. Thanks for coming by ( and you create the most beautiful art work!)

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  124. El Guapo / Feb 7 2014 9:05 pm

    Such a strange and incomprehensible beast, is “human”.
    So much fun to watch its antics though.
    Sometimes.

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Feb 7 2014 11:55 pm

      Some of us are easily amused….wary enough to keep a little distance… and not poke the sleeping giants…well, not often…OK only with a long stick and being ready to run really fast. Thanks for joining the chase

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  125. Gede Prama / Feb 14 2014 4:05 am

    Thank you for visiting and hopefully braid is always awake. Compassion greetings from Gede Prama 🙂
    http://www.gedepramascompassion.com

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Feb 14 2014 4:32 pm

      Alway a welcome for kind souls, gentle smiles, and those who value listening as much as speaking. Thanks for wandering over

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  126. susanhughesspencerSusan / Mar 29 2014 7:02 pm

    Hi Phil,
    I’ve been enjoying reading your past blogs about the oak tree in League City that was moved. I’m trying to learn more about the reason why the road was being widened and why there didn’t seem to be any other alternative to removing the tree, for example, why not widen the road on the other side, where there wasn’t an ancient oak tree? Obviously there were other impediments. If you can recall what any of them were, or who I could contact to find out more, I’d appreciate you letting me know. It’s an amazing amazing story!
    Thanks very much from the cold regions of Canada, where it actually snowed this morning…
    Susan

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  127. Abby Boid / Apr 26 2014 5:25 pm

    Found you on a Blogging U. feed. Glad I did – looks really interesting over here!

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Apr 27 2014 3:58 pm

      Glad something tickled your brain. Things aren’t always as they appear around here -(bring a sense of humor and remember those old O’Henry style of short stories…usaually feel like new readers deserve some warning …run now!No, glad you wandered over and stopped to chat.) Appreciate the kind words. Will by eddying by your way shortly!

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  128. Muzzy / Jun 12 2014 1:45 am

    Thank you for not only reading my story, but you liking it means a lot

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jun 12 2014 3:24 pm

      Happy you wandered over. WordPress is such a friendly neighborhood – with front porches and conversation waiting!

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  129. marjma2014 / Jun 27 2014 4:36 pm

    Hi there Philosopher Mouse. Life’s a jungle and looks like you’re in the thick of it! Glad I found you today!

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jun 27 2014 9:02 pm

      Happy you wandered over and found something that tickle your brain. Always something wild, wacky, or wonderful here…sometimes all three – so hang on! (Just take it all with a grain of laughter. Things often aren’t what they seem.) Appreciate the kind words. Will amble your way shortly!

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  130. Jay E. / Jul 8 2014 2:34 am

    I’ve enjoyed reading what you have to say; a times, you’ve inspired me to complete a post, write something I wouldn’t otherwise write, or just see things in a different way. Therefore, I’d like to nominate you for the Most Influential Blogger Award. You can read more about it here. I understand if you choose not to accept (or if you’ve already received the award), but I wanted you to know that your writing influences me. Thanks for everything to write!

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jul 8 2014 1:26 pm

      You are so kind and I appreciate you honoring me with this award. (Will be over shortly to visit. Very behind on award acceptance post, but it is on the horizon) Glad you are jumping and stretching with your writing. Write on! (and thanks for wandering this way!)

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  131. sawtoothstories / Aug 28 2014 1:41 pm

    Thank you for liking my post. Please stop back!

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Aug 28 2014 2:16 pm

      I grew up around quilters. local festivals, and backwoods. Always enjoy seeing others Thanks for popping in to visit

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  132. Bill / Sep 22 2014 7:29 pm

    Thank you so much for liking my “Wheels”!

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  133. Your Moderate Mama / Oct 2 2014 4:12 pm

    I found you on MamaMick’s blog… I love your insight and I can’t wait for you to show up in my reader!!

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Oct 3 2014 2:04 pm

      Glad you found something to tickle your mind. Wise to realize things here aren’t always what they seem and to always bring a sense of humor. Appreciate our kind words – and will be over to chat. Thanks for joining the dance.

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  134. willowdot21 / Dec 16 2014 10:29 pm

    Well hi Phil great to meet you , thank you for the follow, I look forward to reading some of your astute observations! 🙂

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Dec 16 2014 10:50 pm

      Appreciate you stopping by…here, let me just kick the dog hair tumbleweeds under the couch..oh, wait, that’s a cat not a pillow. Tea or coffee? Popcorn? Oh, we’ll make more to string on the tree. Shall we can turn the AC down and light the fire? Always fun to have friends over – no need to phone ahead…it’s always like this: full of whimsy…things aren’t always as they seem. Oh, the intensely staring cat? She wants a formal request to be introduced…and tribute..we humor her…RC Cat is who she is. Welcome to the Realm!

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      • willowdot21 / Dec 16 2014 11:10 pm

        Great to find you in,no wonder the cat is RC if you keep mistaking her for tumbleweed!! I need my bed now but i shall be back and I will bring some tea cakes.. You will love them. 🙂 TTFN 😉 xxx

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        • philosophermouseofthehedge / Dec 17 2014 5:28 pm

          RC Cat, the Resident Cat of the Realm, snarked at Staff that “Here was one of quality and to set up a formal audience”…but then she wandered off so we must wait to check with her schedule. So rest up and we shall chat again in the future. Oh, Moly sends careful paw waves…she know she knocks people over sometimes. Merry onward!

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  135. beeholdn / Dec 17 2014 2:24 pm

    Hi, philosopher Phil. Just a note to thank-you for your Like on the Writing201 Workshop. (Sadly, I’ve needed to reset all my not-too-numerous posts there, so it’s pretty certain I’ve lost that page forever.)
    Anyhow, thanks for visiting 🙂 Merry Christmas!
    Christine

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  136. marthaschaefer / Feb 2 2015 12:24 pm

    Hi Phil. I was nominated for a “Blog Hop” and when it came time to write my post and nominate someone else, I chose you.
    Phil – Philosopher Mouse Of The Hedge is my first nomination. “Phil is known for astute observations, insightful analysis, and common sense comments of city, field, and that odd species: humans.” But oh, there is so much more. Phil appears to reside outside Houston TX and though his voice is third person and we have only rare glimpses into who Phil really is, we are delighted by the voices of his housemates; Molly the dog, RC of the Realm – the all-seeing, all-knowing queen in the form of a cat, and Bob – the reptile I’m still not convinced is alive. From a pet’s-eye-view of silly human behavior to current events cleverly disguised in fun prose, Phil never disappoints.

    Please don’t feel obligated to respond if you are not comfortable. I just wanted you to know how much I enjoy your posts and style! I’m publishing my post this morning…

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Feb 2 2015 1:56 pm

      Ah, a Blog Hop. Will have to cruise over to your place and check it out. I am so honored to be remembered. What a lovely nomination speech. I’m flattered and so grateful. Thanks for musing along with me

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  137. marthaschaefer / May 30 2015 1:11 pm

    Hi Phil, my Nepal post “Rescue” was Freshly Pressed this week and I had tagged you in it. Hope this finds you well and that you had some residual attention for your excellent words.

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / May 30 2015 4:11 pm

      I’m so glad someone noticed how wonderful your Nepal post was. Congrats and well deserved!
      Appreciate your kind mention and link back this way.
      Can’t wait to see what adventures you roll out next ( no pressure…insert giggles here)
      Thanks again for wandering this way

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  138. angelswhisper2011 / Jul 10 2015 7:13 am

    …and a lot of humour..if I may add 😀 Pawkisses from the cat next door 🙂 ❤

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  139. pensitivity101 / Jul 23 2015 9:37 pm

    Hi and welcome aboard! Seems we have a marina connection!! 🙂

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jul 23 2015 11:30 pm

      We are on the TX Gulf coastal prairie – a block from the one of the marina’s. We’ve raced Hobie Cats, Prindles, NACRA, and had wind surfers and a Morgan 38 sailboat, but mulling over what’s next (and easier to manage with older muscles and abilities). Longboats and canals are intriguing, so thrilled ot have found your dock. Thanks for wading over here to chat!

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      • pensitivity101 / Jul 24 2015 8:36 am

        We are new to the boating life and in order to go on the canals, we have to get an additional licence. Our trip to the festival earlier this month was a learning curve and a challenge, opening the locks used muscles we’d either forgotten or didn’t know we had in the first place. We’re not youngsters either, so the ploddy pace of life suits us both, and the dog’s getting on a bit so she’s slowing down too.

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        • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jul 24 2015 1:09 pm

          Sounds perfect. At some point you’re happy letting the world float by and looking at stars admiring their beauty rather than trying to figure out where the heck you are. (But we never got to that extreme either). We’ve thought about maybe leasing a canal boat somewhere to try it out, so I’m interested in your experiences. So glad you floated by!

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          • pensitivity101 / Jul 24 2015 1:13 pm

            Boating holidays on both canals and the rivers are very popular here in the UK. We hadn’t done either, so enjoy our learning curve!

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          • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jul 24 2015 4:00 pm

            We’ve seen the brochures and noticed many when visiting London and close-by areas a few years ago. Between the locks and the boats, I bet you’re busy with that learning curve – but what fun.

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  140. edmooneyphotography / Aug 20 2015 6:56 am

    Hi there,
    Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by my little corner of the blogosphere and for the follow. I hope that you get as much pleasure from it as I do,
    Looking forward to seeing more from you 🙂

    Eddie

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  141. themofman / Dec 20 2015 8:42 pm

    Phil, thanks for taking a look at Modes of Flight. You have my attention.

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  142. betterphotos4you / Dec 20 2015 11:17 pm

    Hello Philosopher , Sorry, or, sad , cannot find the link you are asking me to visit, could you send it to me in a PM on facebooK? Thank YOU

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Dec 20 2015 11:25 pm


      Try that? (or look for Shoreacres’ comment on the post)
      This was just before dqwn and most were already in flight. Shoreacres said she’s going to try again tomorrow if it doesn’t rain. Lot of Audubon people there taking pix. These guys show up here every year.

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  143. Stephanae V. McCoy / Jan 2 2016 5:51 pm

    Hi there, I just wanted to pop over to thank you for “liking” one of my comments on lifeattitudes. I enjoyed reading “It is not a cat” and look forward to perusing more of your posts. Happy New Year!! ~Steph

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jan 3 2016 7:16 pm

      Glad you found something to amuse – just remember things aren’t always what they seem around these words and to always bring a sense of humor! Thanks for stopping by to chat.

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  144. the dune mouse / Jan 15 2016 9:27 am

    pleased to meet you Phil and honoured you are following my blog which I think you found via Ali!! I’m always up for astute observations, insight and common sense!!

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jan 15 2016 4:32 pm

      Glad you found something to tickle your brain here.. Ali’s blog is a wonder and enjoyed wandering through yours, too. Welcome to the muddle and mishmash. Always good to remember things aren’t always what they seem here – and to always bring a sense of humor. Thanks for joining the dance

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  145. cmblackwood / Feb 5 2016 10:05 am

    Hi, Phil! Thanks for the like! Very nice blog. (I especially like your image of the computer mouse in the hedge. It made me smile.)

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  146. marthaschaefer / Feb 11 2016 5:49 pm

    I’m sitting here scratching my head. For as long as I have followed you I assumed you were a guy. Your comments today revealed quite the opposite (mention of the husband). Oops, now I’ve jumped to a conclusion once again, haven’t I??! Love you Phil, whoever you might be!

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Feb 11 2016 6:03 pm

      Women authors have always fought gender bias to be taken seriously. (Big topic this week on Write Transition/Carrie’s blog https://carrierubin.com/2016/02/08/do-readers-hold-female-authors-to-higher-standards-when-it-comes-to-violence-and-profanity/ ) When statring, decided to fly under the radar a bit to let the writing speak for itself here. No way taking a risk to run any potential readers off. Besides grew up with and stood toe to toe with the big boys at work. HA HA. Thanks for puzzling along

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      • marthaschaefer / Feb 11 2016 6:21 pm

        Fascinating topic and Carrie does a great job of opening the discussion. As I was reading The Goldfinch, I constantly had to look at the author’s photo on the dust jacket. For a woman to be able to write from inside the mind of a teen-age boy so successfully is a gift. Your gift is being anonymously gendered and reaching so many readers. Here’s to standing toe to toe with the big boys at work!

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  147. Queen Aej / Feb 12 2016 9:53 am

    Thanks for yet another “like”, oh, Philosopher Mouse Of The Hedge! 😀

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  148. TanGental / Feb 27 2016 2:01 pm

    thank you for the follow, Phil!

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Mar 1 2016 8:20 am

      Glad you got a grin, Happy you stopped by. During visits best to remember things aren’t always what they seem here and to always bring a sense of humor. Cheers for wandering among blogs!

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  149. marthaschaefer / Feb 29 2016 7:35 pm

    Found a back door to say how horribly sad I am for the realm. Heal soon all. Justice is blind.

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Mar 1 2016 6:30 am

      Appreciate your determination and concern. I just wasn’t up to dealing with ugly hate uneducated comments the kind hearted but deluded/misguided leave. Thank goodness Molly is tough and strong. Everyone is healing. Justice will ignore those who are foolish enough not to read the state statues, know the process, and are not willing to force the issue. The owners are showing up angry now as the dogs are impounded and have been declared “dangerous” so it goes to a judge. No buying their way out this time. They picked the wrong one to attempt to bully. This mouse knows exactly how to document, get legal assistance, and roar. (calming, calming, bubbling fountains HA HA) Thanks again. Means a lot

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  150. LionAroundWriting / Mar 22 2016 7:42 pm

    Classic bio pic.

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  151. GeorgieMoon / Apr 25 2016 8:03 am

    You seem to have a lot of followers! And rightly so, your blog is great. I would like to know what Marina you are near, and where are the sunsets, as I live on a boat and interested in marinas of the world!

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Apr 25 2016 10:01 am

      We live in the Clear Lake area of TX which has channels (the rest of the lake is shallow) is navigable to the bay/the ship channel (for deep hulls) and leads into the Gulf of Mexico (at Galveston). The gulf is often called the Third Coast. The Clear Lake area is one of the biggest collection of marinas in the US – from Kemah/Seabrook areas to Nassau Bay(North side of lake) and League City/Watergate/South Shore HArbor, big marina we can walk to from the house (south side of lake). Popular area as there are hurricane holes, and it’s fairly close to Houston (the drive is much longer now with all the traffic than it used to be). There aren’t many tall buildings around here except at the conference hotel/marina, so we have big skies for sun rises and sun sets. Not unusual for us to catch both in a day.
      Appreciate the kind words; thanks for sailing by to chat!

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      • GeorgieMoon / Apr 25 2016 10:41 am

        Wow, thanks for this info, I’m going to look it up on Google maps. A shame it’s not near enough for my Navionics app.

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        • philosophermouseofthehedge / Apr 25 2016 2:15 pm

          We see the Google earth camera car around here all the time – I’ll wave next time it’s spotted!
          Galveston also has a nice marina (and there was a nice yacht club until Hurricane Ike) where we kept out boat for years as I get really nervous going down the ship channel with the huge tankers and cargo ships…although you have maritime right away, they can’t see you and don’t brake well. It also takes half a day to meander down to the gulf from Clear Lake. Water of lake, channel, or gulf pretty muddy right now, but we used to love to go offshore to blue water and dolphins

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          • GeorgieMoon / Apr 25 2016 2:18 pm

            I did have a look on google maps. It looks an interesting area to sail!

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          • philosophermouseofthehedge / Apr 25 2016 2:47 pm

            Continental shelf is pretty shallow – and we used to joke about walking across the lake. It’s not that bad, but many have swing keels or dagger boards. We had a deep draft in hopes of sailing off some day, but life intervened. You never get too far from water once you’ve sailed, though. It is quite a water centered community here.

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  152. Chez Shea / Apr 25 2016 10:30 am

    Was so intrigued by the cool name of your blog that I had to come over and check it out! Look forward to reading more.

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Apr 25 2016 2:32 pm

      Glad you wandered this way. Good thing to remember things here are often not what they seem and to always pack a sense of humor.(And don’t mind the cat, she’s delusional, but everyone except the dog is afraid to point it out to her.) Thanks for stopping by to chat for a while

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  153. Paul Handover / Jun 13 2016 10:05 am

    Came here as a result of a recent comment by one of my blog followers, Roughseasinthemed: “Paul, ask philosophermouseofthehedge if she knows of any local (texas, galveston I think) non-profits who might be interested.” Drop me an email and I will explain more – https://learningfromdogs.com/interaction/

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jun 13 2016 11:49 am

      Welcome – any friend of Roughseas is cool (besides seen that doggy face around the blog neighborhood – will email you tonight to see if I can be of any help. Thanks for barking along here

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  154. Anabel Marsh / Jul 19 2016 11:15 am

    Thanks for visiting The Glasgow Gallivanter. Good to meet you!

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  155. fivereflections / Sep 13 2018 3:31 pm

    it has been awhile – new link if you’d like 🙂

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  156. Carol Balawyder / Dec 5 2018 4:11 pm

    Phil, I accidently deleted your comment on my post on John Keats. The like button is too close to the trash button and my old hands are sometimes shaky. Sorry about that. But thank you for taking the time to write a comment and if you so wish to post it again I promise to be more careful. ❤ 🙂

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Dec 5 2018 4:53 pm

      WP is very quirky at times!
      So envious you got to spend a whole summer with the British Library. More wonders there than can ever be explored.

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      • Carol Balawyder / Dec 6 2018 8:54 am

        Thanks for taking the time to re-comment. That summer in London was wonderful and it was sunny most of the time! 🙂

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  157. brookbabbles / Jul 30 2019 1:37 am

    Ah, I just saw your dog postings with a “share” below. Tempted but not sure if that’s o.k. I found your handle on Mere Inkling. You appear to have fun things to say! Blessings.

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Jul 30 2019 5:26 pm

      Welcome. I was intrigued by your “cover” comments on Inkling. Visuals are so important – especially these days.
      Sharing/linking is fine as long source is identified (this blog) and words not changed. I used to have a great deal of trouble with rebloggers who never posted anything of their own, but only collected posts by others – so not sure if the reblog button is turned on, but the other media probably are – which is fine.
      Glad you stopped by and thanked for the kind words.

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  158. brockbuildersteel / Oct 31 2019 12:33 am

    Pleased to have read you as well. And thank you for the Like, As Susie knows, I am the Word press Ghost, as I once nuked my WP existence when I, being quite tempted as curious, I click upon the ‘Never Press This Button’ Button. So now I linger and appear posting comments. 🙂

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    • philosophermouseofthehedge / Oct 31 2019 8:20 am

      Sounds totally reasonable to me…in a world where reason is scarce. Welcome – remember to always pack a sense of humor. Thanks for sitting down on the porch to chat a while

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  159. disperser / Mar 4 2020 3:22 pm

    I was too busy reading to remember to leave “likes” . . . sorry about that. I would go back and hit them all, but then it would look like many of the likes I get . . . 6-7 in the span of less than one minute (my posts are rarely sub-minute reads) indicating people just hit like without reading.

    In case I forget to “like” again, once subscribed (and until I unsubscribe) I read each post.

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