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Welcome to et ceteras, a blog featuring posts about Joann, animals, childhood, The Mollys B. (her latest book!), and writing in general. An insight to her writing, Joann shares thoughts on topics regarding her inspiration, ethics, companionship with animals, and imagination. Check back often, or subscribe to receive the latest updates by email!

razz matazz and all that jazz
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razz matazz and all that jazz

If you can, try to remember the first time you saw a butterfly. You were probably very young, so you may not remember exactly, but you probably gasped. And pointed. And then it’s likely you smiled. You maybe even took off trailing after it, trying to get closer a look at this amazing, flitting speck of color as it “come-hithering-ly” enticed you across the lawn, teasing you with its freedom.  Well, this still happens to me every time I see a butterfly. I gasp. I point. I smile.

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