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S H R E V E P O R T - B O S S I E R ’ S V O I C E F O R T H E U N D E R G R O U N D

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Artist

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highest point

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Robert E. Trudeau

PHOTOGRAPHERSCasey Habich

Robert E. TrudeauCover photo by Robert E. Trudeau

Photo (l to r): Taylor Lee Shepherd, Jon Mackey, Jimmy Cousins, Peter Fetterman, Brett Roberts, Ross Harmon,

Frank Pahl, (front row), Chrissy Wise, Delaney Martin, Rachel McDonald, Brittany Maddox.

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WORLEY OBSERVATORY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS Once The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was formed in 1958, and the Space Race between the Soviet Union and the United States was in full swing, Americans became fascinated with space.

This fascination prompted high school student Sara Worley to found the Junior Astronomical Society in Shreveport in 1959 for her and her peers. The group sought out to provide SBC with an observatory and public planetarium. To raise money, they hosted star parties for the public and received donations from area businesses.

Five years later, the Shreveport Observatory was opened approximately 8 miles south of Shreveport.

Over the next two decades, the group and observatory underwent changes; the opening came shortly before the group’s name change to The Shreveport-Bossier Astronomical Society (SBAS), and the observatory was donated to the Caddo Parish School Board in 1970, with hopes that the board could use it for educational purposes.

Additionally, the observatory itself was renamed after Sara’s father, Ralph A. Worley, as a memorial to him after he passed away in the 1980s.

Over the years the observatory’s condition has become worse and worse. The Caddo Parish School Board ended up leasing the observatory to LSU Shreveport, which was able to use the land, but the buildings and equipment still needed updating.

Recently, however, the SBAS secured a rolling lease that is renewed every five years. They are working on a three-phase plan to get the buildings back in working order.

“Right now we are currently on Phase One where we are cleaning up the outside and making it wheelchair accessible,” said Greg Andrews of SBAS. “We are also fixing the 6-inch telescope, which is being funded by Astronomy Technology Today magazine which is really great.”

The full plan includes several additions to the site that will be completed in 2014.

The plan includes a dome restoration, 16-inch dome telescope restoration, observation deck replacement, new back gate, new roof and safety railing, new exterior paint, relocation of stairs, new concrete plaza area, new lettering on building, new picnic tables, interior renovation, and new educational displays.

The public is able to donate to the project, as Andrews explained, by visiting shreveportastronomy.com.

“On our website there is a PayPal account that you can put proceeds into, and it goes straight into the observatory campaign. You can also mail in contributions to our address, or come to one of our meetings at the Science Lecture Auditorium at LSU Shreveport.”

The Shreveport-Bossier Astronomical Society has been hosting star parties this spring, and plans to have more in the fall to commemorate the observatory’s 50th year. The last chance to go to a star party before the fall is June 7 at the American Rose Garden. The event will start at sundown, and will be a great way to support the Worley Observatory and the Shreveport-Bossier Astronomical Society.

Chris DeRosia [email protected]

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Bingbong. Braaang. Nonnnng. Expect a melodious cacaphony from the cottages at 1001 Texas Ave when you visit the latest UNSCENE! installation. “It’s scientifi c music,” observed Madeline Kawanaka.

New Orleans artists Delaney Martin, Taylor Lee Shepherd, and Ross Harmon - along with Detroit artist Frank Pahl - have designed and constructed a compressed village containing 12 embedded sound sources. And you, the visitor, get to actuate some of them.

“Taylor and I are collaborating on a house featuring clapping clap-

boards and a “subfl oor” which is a play on architecture and the sound of inner city throbbing bass,” said Martin. “Taylor invented an analog synth to power it and it is activated by stepping on the fl oor boards.”

Shreveport Regional Arts Council has funded the adventure. The bongs begin May 16 and 17.

A team of construction-minded local artists jumped, drills and gloves in hand, into the construction melee.

John Mackey has designed the actuated greenhouse, says sound curator Frank Pahl. Michael Futreal, of Twang Darkly, has designed a wah-ter guitar that is mounted in a chair. Pahl and Harmon, of the Airlift team, have designed and constructed Chime House, which emits sweet chiming sounds both inside and outside.

Peter Fetterman has constructed a Long String and Short Tine instru-Horoscopes By: Milo and Otis CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)Your primadonna attitude has left you out in the cold yet again. Either pull back the reins, or fi nd some newspaper to warm yourself up.This week’s biking trail: Lake Bistineau State Park (Doyline).

Taurus (Apr. 20 - May 20)Don’t be afraid to stand up for what you believe. If you want to go streaking in the rain, then by golly you skip along until your heart is content.This week’s biking trail: Bodcau (Bellevue).

Gemini (May 21 - Jun. 20)I know you’ve been feeling lonely the past few days. It’s time to adopt every furry animal at the shelter and have a cuddle party. Snuggles for everyone!This week’s biking trail: Lincoln Parish Park (Ruston).

Cancer (Jun. 21 - July 22)Money is tight this week. It’s time to break out the swimsuit to wear as underwear.This week’s biking trail: Arthur Ray Teague Parkway (Bossier City).

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22)You may need to get your ego in check. Just because you take credit for inventing sliced bread doesn’t mean other people believe it.

This week’s biking trail: Red River Bicycle Trail (Shreveport).

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)It’s perfectly acceptable to treat yourself to a nice dinner. Just be careful where you indulge, the raccoons will descend.This week’s biking trail: Caney Lake Trails (Minden).

Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)Your pheromones are strong this week. Keep an arm’s length and proceed with caution.This week’s biking trail: C. Bickham Dickson Park (Shreveport).

Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)Finances look good this week - just in time to get the electricity turned back on for summer.This week’s biking trail: Lake Claiborne State Park (Homer).

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)Times may be diffi cult right now, but it’s better to act maturely versus acting like a child. No one

likes the screaming baby in the movie theater.This week’s biking trail: Eddie D. Jones State Park (Keithville).

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)Always check your mirrors. You never know who is lurking beside you. Or how expensive a mishap would cost.This week’s biking trail: Stoner Trails (Shreveport).

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)Don’t get your panties in a bunch over things changing. Change off ers a fresh start and opportunities for personal growth.This week’s biking trail: Red River Wildlife Refuge Trail (Bossier City).

Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20)Your opinions are almost as fi erce as your stubbornness. Just remember to pick your battles wisely; how you place the toilet paper on the roll is not worth a knock-down-drag-out fi ght.This week’s biking trail: Coates Bluff Trail (Shreveport).

Milo and Otis are here to share their love of adventure with you! They have read the great stars above and off er words of wisdom to help you along your journey. To celebrate national biking week, they have also included a local biking trail for you to explore. However, as always, it is up to you to transform you life.

Robert E. Trudeau [email protected]

ABOVE THE DIRTY THIRTY ON TEXAS AVE: A SOUND VORTEX CALLED THE CALANTHEAN CANYON

Chris Maes and Delaney Martin discussing his proposal.

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What kind of artist are you? I mostly crochet and knit, but I’d say I’m a stitcher. If it involves stitches I like it. It’s also too exhausting to say, “Well, I knit, crochet, sew, cross-stitch, quilt, etc”. So I say I stitch. Yarn, fabric, and thread are my mediums.

Where are you from? Apple Valley, California. Never heard of it? That’s ok, people two hours away don’t know what it is or where it is, but if you’re driving from LA to Vegas, or

vice versa, you’re probably going to stop there. If you’re of the right age group it’s where Roy Rodg-ers spent the last few decades of his life.

How long have you lived in Shreveport? 6 years

What’s your fa-vorite place/thing to do in S h r e v e p o r t -Bossier? Spending time with friends. A lot of people say there is nothing to do in Shreveport/Bossier, but I feel if you have a good group of friends, or even just a friend, you always have something enjoyable to do. That could en-tail going to the movies, a park, a bike ride, one of the many deli-cious restaurants, some random Shreveport event or fair, a good bar, or just hanging out at someone’s house.

What’s your fa-vorite color? Green. Any and every shade of it.

What are your favorite colors to use in your art? Why?I do find myself gravitating towards green a lot, especially bluish greens, be-ing my favorite color and all… but I really try to mix it up. I love color, so if I find a yarn I like, or fabric I like in a certain color I’m getting it and I’ll figure out what to do later. It also depends on the project. Some patterns look better in certain shades or types of yarn, which may come only in certain colors. If I’m making something for someone else, then they are probably going to have a color preference.

What was the first piece of art you ever completed? When I was 14 my cousin taught me how to knit. It was a green and pink scarf in stockinette stitch. The needles were size US 18, which means they were huge, kind of like those big novelty pencils.

If you had unlimited funds, what would you do? Buy a farm in northern Germany, but if we are talking about something to do with stitching, I’d buy a room full of yarn and fabric as well as every needle and hook size I don’t currently have…. and then a farm in northern Ger-many, because I have unlimited funds and all.

If you could be any animal what would you be? I would be a giant oceanic manta ray. I think it would be incredible to just spend my time gliding through the open ocean. I couldn’t imagine a freer felling, besides flying through space, but last I heard giant space mantas had yet to be discovered.

What does being an artist mean to you? It means expressing myself while doing something I truly enjoy. Being able to share my skills by creating things for oth-ers is extremely fulfilling. It also means that I never have to set-tle on an article of clothing or an accessory because I can’t find what I truly want. Now I can just make it myself, and probably spend less money.

How, if at all, has the Shreve-port-Bossier artistic scene changed while you’ve been working within it? It has definitely grown. The Maker’s Fair is awesome and a great place for artists to be noticed. Knitting and crochet-ing has definitely increased exponentially among us young 20 something’s, and not just in Shreveport. In high school I knew maybe three others in my age group, but it now it’s the cool thing to do.

When did you know you wanted to be an artist? Since I can remember I was always making something, drawing or painting. I was a very crafty kid. I actually want-ed to be a professional painter for a while, but thanks to a broken wrist freshman year of high school I had to drop my advanced painting class and took biology instead, and that’s when I really fell in love with sci-ence. My love of making things stuck with me though and I guess that was partially what drove my passion to knit.

Did you have any idols/role models that helped facilitate this dream? I’d have to say my mom and my best friend Cassie. My mom is my best “cus-tomer.” I love making things for her; the unbridled mom enthusiasm over a hand-made gift is totally worth all the labor. Her and Cassie really inspire me to push the envelope and try something new. They are both wonderful seam-stresses, which also helps motivate me to do more than just knit. I was in a bit of a strictly knitting mode for a few years, but Cassie inspired me to get back into sewing and stuff like that, as well as encouraging me to learn how to cro-chet. She’s my stitching buddy through and through.

What words of advice would you give to young - or old - people pursuing an artistic life..? Find your medium. Make it your own. Rules and instructions are good, but are not always meant to be followed.

What do you hope people feel from looking at your work? Gain? Experi-ence? Jealousy. In all seriousness, I’d like people to see my work and say, I want that on my body. I want people to look good and feel good in what I make them, as well as get years of good use out of it. I’d also like to inspire others to become stitchers. I want them to see my work and say, “I could make that” or even, “I could make that better.”

What do you like on your hamburger? Or are you vegan?Depends on how I’m feeling, but my ideal hamburger would be provolone, or white American cheese, tomato, red onion, avocado, a fried egg and chipotle mayo, wrapped in lettuce. My burgers tend to be messy and unwieldy. When animals stop being so delicious I’ll become a vegan.

STEPHANIE HANSEN: ARTIST PROFILE Compiled by Amjad Azzawe

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Candace (left) is a wine geek at Wine Country Bistro & Bottle Shop in Shreveport, where she peddles fi ne wine and artisan cheese. Her favorite local spots are Rhino Coff ee, Great Raft Brewery, and Day Old Blues Records. Email her your wine questions at [email protected].

Jessica is a native Texan and a self-proclaimed oenophile who enjoys curling

up with a good book, a glass of wine, and her cat (usually all at the same time). She can be found selling wine and cheese in the bottle shop of Wine Country Bistro during the week and, on her days off , biking along the riverfront and checking out local hot spots around Shreveport. Email her your wine questions at [email protected].

GIRLS WITH GLASSES: EXPLORING FRANCE AND EMBRACING LANGUEDOCPicpoul de Pinet (pick-pull duh pin-nay) may sound like an intimidating grape name, but I assure you it’s nothing but welcoming and inviting to your taste buds once you get past the tongue twister of a name. The best Picpouls (as I’ve lovingly nicknamed it) come from southern France; the Languedoc region to be exact. The Kysela Pere et Fils Picpoul is refreshingly crisp with slight grapefruit and exotic fruit notes. This wine is young with a 2013 vintage, but these wines are actually at their peak at a young age. The focus on the palate is one of lime and perfectly balanced acidity, which are hallmarks of this grape varietal. For the locals, this wine is a no-brainer pairing for fresh seafood dishes and creamy goat cheeses. At $11.99 a bottle, this white wine is a staple in my personal wine rack all throughout the spring and summer months. ~ Jessica Coburn

This week’s red selection is a bargain Syrah from Languedoc. The breeze coming in from the Balearic Sea to the South brings salty, cool air to mingle with the grapes, giving them a dry acidity. The La Source Syrah has aromas of lavender and dark berries, with rich fl avors of blueberry, cocoa, and mushroom behind a rustic texture. It pairs well with just about everything, as most Syrahs do, but my cheese recommendation is Sottocenere, a truffl e infused cow’s milk coated in vegetable ash from Italy. At $11 a pop, you’d be hard pressed to fi nd a better wine from the French. ~ Candace D. Gahan

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“So, are you guys Highpoint-ers?” asked a man who had also made it to the “peak” of Mt. Driskill near Arcadia, LA. My wife Susan and I knew he could not be a local due to his jean pants and Portland Trail-blazers shirt on an exception-ally hot and humid day. “I’m from Portland,” he continued, “This is my 29th highpoint.” After parking our car at the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church at the base of the mountain, we had walked down a gravel road until it ended at a cattle gate that we slipped by and headed onto a trail more fit for hiking. We reached a plac-ard that gave us the option of two trails to reach the summit.

One was a wider, more navigable trail that slowly escalated to the top. The other trail was a winding path through the woods, which caused us to rely on trail markers, those being trees spray painted with blue dots. We opted for the latter and headed toward the top. With an elevation of only 535 feet, this “mountain” is only rivaled by Florida’s Britton Hill and Delaware’s Ebright Azimuth for the lowest highpoint.

After we crossed the false summit, we eventually reached the high-est point in Louisiana! We were greeted by an information booth, a guestbook to sign (which we did), the aforementioned fellow hiker and Highpointer, and a pleasant view through the trees. The information booth contained details on the origin of the Driskills and the founding of this mountainous region. Additionally, it stated that Jack Longacre, founder of the Highpointer Club in 1987, had his ashes scattered at this point in 2003. Next to the information booth was a bench donated by the Highpointers Foundation. We started back down the trail, the easy way, and greeted fel-low climbers as they worked their way towards the summit. One of them, a five-year-old girl, had proudly hiked the entire way by herself! We reached our car and headed home, proud to now be Highpointers and explorers of this unique site in the state we love so much. This is a great day-cation for those needing some time in the outdoors or for families who want to provide their children with a sense of accomplishment.

Join us as Highpointers! Getting there from I-20:- Take Exit 67 S for 1.7 miles to Arcadia- Go S on SR 147 for 7.4 miles- Turn SW (R) on SR 797 and continue for 3.7 miles- Turn W (R) onto SR 507 at T-intersection and continue for 1.0 miles to the Mt Zion Presbyterian Church parking lot

Mt. Driskill: Climb the Highest Point in Louisiana!

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Garrett K. Johnson [email protected]

CANYON CONTINUED ment which he will play by violin bow. Brett Roberts has made a Pipes sound maker. Josh October has cut and constructed a Bicycle Wheel and Barrel instrument. A Wind Wand Mill has been built by John Chris-topher Martin. Recent arrival Chris Maes has made a Bottle Carillon. Taylor Shepherd used material by Homer Flynn, of the Residents, in producing the Cabin Sampler.

The performance will also feature a range of local talent from The-resa Andersson, to Brittany Maddox, and the Slade Collective, a local dance crew Martin and crew met on the street.

Jay Marks has re-imagined the Electric Curtain created by artist Vik-toria for Music Box New Orleans. Steel steps and walkways enabling people to reach the greenhouse were constructed by a welder who is also a stellar rocker: Jimmy Cousins.

“I would say Jimmy Cousins is a huge star in this production and that

he is creating a second story to our town by welding on to an existing structure,” said Martin. “He is also building his on theremin and will play it at the performance.”

The site is a curious one. Adjacent to the 4-story Calanthean Temple, the sonic shacks are shoehorned into a 100-foot space between the temple and a warehouse. It is above the railroad tracks and a historic Shreveport shantytown that was called the Dirty Thirty, said the late historian Eric Brock.

In fact, according to Martin, the Omen Art Collective is creating a mini exhibition inspired by the history of the Calanthean Society who built the historic building.

New Orleans Airlift was founded by musician Jay Pennington and artist-curator Delaney Martin in response to the destruction of Hur-ricane Katrina and its devastating aftermath. “Our focus is on periph-eral artists from outside the mainstream who make up the wonderful diversity of New Orleans street culture and contemporary art scenes,” said Martin.

In 2011-2012 an Airlift team created The Music Box, A Shantytown Sound Laboratory. It was a miniature village of musical architecture on a residential lot in New Orleans. Constructed from the salvaged remains of an ancient cottage, invented instruments were embedded into the walls, ceilings, floors and staircases of musical structures cre-ated by 25 collaborating artists, inventors and tinkers.

The Music Box has attracted international attention. Martin and co-horts have produced sonic art constructions in Kiev, Ukraine, Detroit, Los Angeles, Brussels, and Austin and have taught at Georgia Tech.

In New Orleans the Music Box site has been a concert venue for edgy performances by numerous artists. So, too, will Shreveport’s musical shanties, the site dubbed Calanthean Canyon by the Airlifters, host a series of performances.

It will stay up for 6 months for SBC, during which time the artists who build it will continue to program it and add on to the village evolving it like a real town.

Detroit artist Frank Pahl and SBC’s Peter Fetterman

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X CELL: 10:53 ON A TUESDAY

FEEL AT HOME IN HIGHLAND’S SEVENDIPITY

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Rise and shine to the hiss of the machine. Today, as any day, could be the one. Coffee. Cigarette. Coffee. Cigarette. Cigarette. Cigarette. Cigarette. Punch. This is a company, more akin to a house of mirrors: a place where dreams and affinities collide with the master agenda. Few are willing to accept the harsh reality that they will be on the losing end. Oh the minutes spent- engaged with the wallpaper…..analyzing, pondering the brevity of life. What we would all give for just a bit more, that is, until we are here. And every topic of the hour becomes a life or death circum-stance.Forget your kids. Forget your spouse. Kronos is ever present, watching, ticking, thinking. If you could just make it to happy hour. Nevermind the fact that you drink every day. When you get there Tammy will tell you about her latest protector, as you passively take in the mari-achi’s heartfelt ruse.Oh, but Jackie...in accounts.. those eyes... that voice... those tits. She’s flirty, that’s just how she is. Or maybe she really likes you. What about that thing? The big important one. The one about life? The world? That was years ago. No time for that now, sadly…Just a meager tax deductible donation will suffice. The walls, they never leave. Sometimes we even forget they’re here. But one day.One day we’ll break out of this joint. It’s going to be better.The beach, the mountains, and a special someone. Remember freedom, ever so distant?What if it’s different out there? What if we can’t make it on our own?It’s not so bad here...No..Not really.....Rise and shine to the hiss of the machine. Today, as any day, could be the one. Coffee. Cigarette.Coffee. Cigarette. Cigarette. Cigarette.

NodlyBehold! Yet another jewel has been added to the crown of King’s Hwy.: Sevendipity.

And the people of Highland rejoice!

This local born eatery is known best for their fresh made bread, epic salads, and friendly atmosphere. Most recently they were found in downtown Shreveport during lunch hours on weekdays, but have chosen to nestle into Highland for a more accessible location. In early April they began renovating the old Columbia Cafe (most recently Stir). The spunky busi-ness couple have given the joint quite a makeover.

“We just wanted it to feel like more of a house,” says Liz.

Dim mood lighting has been replaced with natural sunlight and the new paint job is much more fitting to their spring at-mosphere.

The culinary couple have also agreed to stay open on week-ends, but with a slightly slimmer menu that includes chorizo tacos, hand rolled beignets and other breakfast treats. Make sure to stop in and grab lunch if you can.

My personal recommendation is the fish tacos, but there is something on the menu for everyone. Even hamburgers and spaghetti! You’ll also find the new location offers low range prices that even musicians can afford. Hip hip hurray! and the people say thankee.

Ryan Mustapha [email protected]

Detroit artist Frank Pahl and SBC’s Peter Fetterman

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15 | THURSDAY Ki’Mexico + Great Raft Pairing Event Great Raft Brewing (1251 Dalzell, Shreveport) • 4 to 8 p.m.

Cheesecake Girls ArtSpaceShreveport (710 Texas St., Shreveport) • 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Wine Art Music Boomtown Casino & Hotel (Bossier City) • 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

17 | SATURDAY Artist One Stop: Google Drive Bossier Arts Council (630 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City) • 1 to 3 p.m.

Molecular Gastronomy Cooking Class with Chef Ryan Gillespie Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center (820 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport) • 3 p.m.

17 & 18 | SAT-SUN Downtown Shreveport Hidden History III: The Story Comes Alive! Downtown Shreveport (401 Texas St., Shreveport) • 11 a.m. Satur day to 3 p.m. Sunday

UNSCENE! featuring New Orleans Airlift Calanthean Canyon (1001 Texas Ave., Shreveport) • 8 p.m. Friday to 8 p.m. Saturday

18 | SUNDAY Wild Edible Plant Walk Stoner Skate Park (East Stoner Ave., Shreveport) • 1 to 3 p.m.

19 | MONDAY Lilith + John Calvin DALZELL (246 Dalzell, Shreveport) • 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

21 | WEDNESDAY Drinking Buddies Night Robinson Film Center (617 Texas St., Shreveport) • 6 p.m. Beer Hour & 7:30 p.m. Movie

22 | THURSDAY Mudbug Madness Begins Festival Plaza • 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. May 22-25

2nd Annual Beach Bash The Boot (211 Texas St., Shreveport) • 8 p.m.

Jean-Jean (Paris, FR) Bear’s (1401 Fairfi eld Ave., Shreveport) • 9 p.m.

23 | FRIDAY Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Margaritaville Resort Casino (Bossier City) • 8 p.m.

24 | SATURDAY Quickie Mart’s (Shreveport) Vinyl Release Party Bear’s (1401 Fairfi eld Ave., Shreveport) • 9 p.m. 29 | THURSDAY Unifi ed Development Code Meeting Riverview Hall (600 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport) • 6 to 8 p.m.

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new home. I love kids and other dogs, and I even smile when I am happy! I

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