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shiny objects

Sunday, August 15, 2004


She came to me in the depths of night - a lithe and energetic lizard of immense proportions armed with both whipping tail and serrated jaw. I shall call her Quincy. She stares up at me from time to time, pacing the length of her cage, tasting the air. Her eyes speak of primal intelligence. I can feel her appraising me.

Quincy, an 8 year old iguana, joined my household most spontaneously. Her former owner had to find her a new home before college, as a small dinosaur and its welter of accoutrement would scarcely be welcome in a dorm. Too bad I'm taking off, as well. Calder, my youngest brother, shall care for Quincy in my stead.

Oh she is a lovely brute! And a vegetarian, too. Just my kind of gal!


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