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Martin Snapp
A columnist of heart and mind
Interviewing the animals at Children's Fairyland in Oakland. L-R: Bobo the sheep, Gideon the miniature donkey, me, Tumbleweed Tommy the miniature donkey, Juan the alpaca, Coco the pony
Sunday, July 5, 2009
More about Rosie
A lot of people didn't believe my story about Rosie standing on top of the kitchen counter. Well, here's proof. (Original story: June 21)
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