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A PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (and Kitties!) CHRISTMAS

PAMELA JANE
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Here’s the question – do cats understand Christmas? Perhaps they’ve heard stories of Santa Claus, a jolly old elf who flies around making mischief  delivering gifts. “But what does it do for me?” one might ask. Linus, for example, pictured above, does not get why this weird creature astride a goose is perched on his shoulder. “And what does it have to do with Pride and Prejudice?” We will explore this question in future blog posts, but it appears to us that Pride and Prejudice and Kitties and Christmas can all fit into one picture. … Read on

Pamela Jane is the author of over thirty books from board books to memoir. She is also a writing coach, freelance writer, and public speaker. Learn more about her by booking a school visit, perusing her blog, or reading her memoir, An Incredible Talent for Existing: A Writer's Story.

P&P = Guilt-free TV

PAMELA JANE
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I raised my daughter, Annelise, on the BBC P&P – perfect for when she was home sick.  You get six fairly guilt-free hours out of it.  You can’t say that with any other TV program. When she was about three, I was wheeling her in her stroller at our local mall when all at once she cried out, “Prejudice!” Everyone turned and looked at me accusingly; what was I teaching my kid? “Huh?” I said, leaning over the stroller. A big smile spread over her face. “Mr. Darcy!” she cried. The kid had the right idea.  Too bad no one at the mall appreciated it.   … Read on

Pamela Jane is the author of over thirty books from board books to memoir. She is also a writing coach, freelance writer, and public speaker. Learn more about her by booking a school visit, perusing her blog, or reading her memoir, An Incredible Talent for Existing: A Writer's Story.