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The questions from this Monday Question Series came from a piece of paper I found in the recycling bin. I printed a draft of my most recent prayer letter on the other side and thought 'Hey, these are interesting questions.' I'm assuming one of the girls brought it home from a school or church activity . . . continuing to reuse valuable resources :)

What are your interests? Perfect Pet?

Hmm . . . We currently do not have any pets and I find myself not a fan of pets. But I may be ok with a dog, a bird (a canary or a parakeet come to mind), or a few small exotic fish (i.e., particularly no goldfish), as long as I don't have the regular responsibility for their care. Periodic dog-sitting or canary-sitting is preferrable :)

Little more thought . . . I've never been a fan of having a cat, although I don't mind visiting a house which has one (or more). No, I don't consider our chickens as pets (or for that matter the bees we'll invest in this spring). It's good to share the responsibility of their care. Ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rabbits, turtles, etc, are not on my list. But, the more I think about it, a turtle or bearded dragon lizard has some appeal.

I wonder if Theresa and the kids are softening me. A variety of fish in larger fish tank might be a possibility in the short term. As for a perfect pet, maybe a Collie or a German Shepherd Dog after the kids "grow up," one which takes care of me ;) I had a dog like that growing up.