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HUMMINGBIRD FUN FACTS: Nighty Night

Posted on May 30, 2021 by A. L. Kaplan

Most of us relax when we sleep, but hummingbirds can take it one step farther. If their energy reserves get really low, they can enter a state of torpor. Torpor – Noun Pronounced:   tȯr-pər 1a: a state of mental and motor … Continue reading →

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WOLF NOTES: An Uncommon Interview – Tracy Barton-Barrett

Posted on November 28, 2018 by A. L. Kaplan

Welcome to WOLF NOTES, where interview questions stray from the rest of the pack. It’s nice to know the usual stuff like where an author gets their inspiration and why they write, but sometimes we need a little fun in … Continue reading →

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WOLF NOTES: An Uncommon Interview – Katika Schneider

Posted on July 25, 2018 by A. L. Kaplan

Welcome to WOLF NOTES, where interview questions stray from the rest of the pack. It’s nice to know the usual stuff like where an author gets their inspiration and why they write, but sometimes we need a little fun in … Continue reading →

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WONDERFALL

Posted on February 21, 2016 by A. L. Kaplan

“This is Wonderfall,” said Mark. The thirteen year old looked at the rushing water with a board expression. His lips twisted in an all too familiar grimace. “It’s a waterfall, Dad.” “But this one is special. Grandpa Jack took me … Continue reading →

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THE RESCUE

Posted on January 8, 2016 by A. L. Kaplan

I glare at the man who tried to kill me and spit the grenade pin onto the ground. He and his pals picked the wrong folks to mess with when they abducted Mistress. I’m way more than a little white … Continue reading →

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Dominator

Posted on August 4, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

Flies swarmed the carcass and I cursed. This was the tenth heifer that had been ripped to shreds. A low rumbling growl made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I spun away from the remains and … Continue reading →

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It’s Only A Dog

Posted on April 27, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

A fuzzy face and small pink tongue Little tail swishing back and forth Joyful exuberance at every greeting New friend with the trusting eyes Chasing tails and squirrels alike   Barking, yapping all night long Scattered papers and chewed remotes … Continue reading →

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Greener Pastures

Posted on March 22, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

Swallows flitted across the meadow on the far side of the fence. Henrietta leaned her head on the barrier and watched them soar. It was so much greener over there. Of course everything else looks greener when you’re stuck in … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Canines: Praeses Part 2

Posted on March 8, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

After growing up with an untrained dog, I was determined to teach my puppy. The hopes were for a cross between Lassie and Rin Tin Tin. A friendly stranger introduced me to the Dog Owners Training Club of Maryland, and … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Canines: Praeses Part 1

Posted on March 2, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

Several years after Tiger passed on I found myself living in downtown Baltimore. Grad school at MICA was fine, but city life just isn’t my thing. I missed the outdoors and going for walks in the park without fear. Walks … Continue reading →

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