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Time to Buy the Elderberries

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What is biodynamic wine

If you make Elderberry Syrup, it’s time to order your Organic Dried Elderberries. If you wait much longer they’re usually sold out for the season. Elderberry is one of the most commonly used plants for fighting flu and colds. It’s rich in folklore and historically goes back as long as plant medicines can be documented. […]

Why You Should Not Fear Opossums

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Baby Opossum at the Food Bowl

Listen or Read Did you know that Opossums have a talented gift for extending their life? I’ve developed a love and appreciation for opossums. My heart breaks when I see one run over by a car. Was it a single Opossum, or was it a female with babies in her pouch? Living in a high […]

Rules, Art, and Satisfaction of “NO”

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The word No

I SAID, “NO” — in a world where we are conditioned to not say “No”. It may hurt someone’s feelings. You’re being disagreeable…or worst of all, you’re living outside the herd. I was invited to a gala, a big gala at a country club. Just me, not Mac. “It will be good for you to get out,” she […]

REI Carabiner Keeps Your Handbag Safe

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Open bag and Hanging bag

Yes, the open bag photo is exaggerated for this photo, but I do see similar thoughtlessness when I’m out shopping. Each time it amazes me that someone would walk away to pick up an item, leaving their handbag open with their wallet, and personal information exposed for someone to quickly snap up. What I refer to […]

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Phebe Phillips, 2021, Podcaster, Cat Lover, Poet, Storyteller

Phebe Phillips is best known for whimsical plush toys that filled the shelves of Neiman Marcus, FAO, and many fine retailers for 25-years. Today, she creates The Literary Catcast Podcast—dedicated to the preservation of vintage books and writings with cats as main characters, bringing them into the modern awareness of a podcast. She has books in the works, and is a felt artist. She and her husband left the city of Dallas in 2023 to live deep in the woods of North East Texas. They have seven cats, many raccoons, opossums, and deer.

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Phebe’s podcast—dedicated to the preservation of vintage books and writings with cats as main characters, bringing their awareness into the modern form of a podcast. Available on all podcast platforms.

The Literary CatCast Podcast

Phebe’s book: Why Me? Positive Verse for Loss & Sadness

Phebe's book: Why Me? Positive Verse for Loss & Sadness.

Phebe’s book, in Spanish / English combo language.

Phebe's book: Why Me?Positive Verse for Loss & Sadness, in Spanish.

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