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Diana van Eyk's avatar

Well, that was a surprise twist at the end -- frames without portraits. Hmmmm...the plot thickens, the mystery continues.

Thanks for this weekly instalment, Heidi and critters.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Diana! The Critters have their detective work cut out for them.:) Thank you very much for staying tuned. Hope you have a great week.

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

Thanks, Heidi. I wish you and the critters a great week too!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you so much. We just saw a rainbow, so Spring is on its way!

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

Lovely, Heidi!

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SquizzRadical's avatar

Oh my gosh, WHAT? They're MISSING!!!! *suspenseful shocked intake of breath* What does a feline skeleton key look like? A skeleton of a feline?

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Yes, Squizz, it's true! They're missing! According to Jojo, the skeleton is not feline species specific.:)

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SquizzRadical's avatar

Oh! It’s a HUMAN skeleton key :)

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Yes.:) It is the security for the Situation Room which Jojo is protecting.:)

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Bree's avatar

The bowler hat clue is really intriguing! I’m excited to see how that piece fits into the bigger puzzle as the investigation unfolds.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Bree! The Bowler Hat really is a lot of fun, so please stay tuned!

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Mary B's avatar

Love your poetry with pets, especially the line, "inside or outside the frame". I can relate that concept to so many things - well put! Your critters are so lucky to have you!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Mary! It really is an important concept. And the feeling with the Critters is mutual for me, I'm blessed by them.:)

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Mary B's avatar

❤️ 😻🐶

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Robin Motzer's avatar

Suspense, mystery and critters- a purrfect combo! What a catastrophe! Write on and cheers to you, animals and stories, Heidi! XX

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Robin! We luvluvluv the usage of purrfect and catastrophe! What will happen next?!

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Robin Motzer's avatar

I luv word play! Indeed, it’s easy to stay tuned and tune a fish!

(I wrote about some of my fish time in an essay called, The Beauty and Intelligence of Swimming Ones- oh, if these times with critters were filmed. Every time I’m with fish (or any critter) it is Divine.)

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Well, I luvuvluv that play on words with tune a fish, so please read our Furever Friday post that will publish at 2pm Pacific today and you'll see something really fun about it!

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Robin Motzer's avatar

ok, will do, thank you for your fun work! In case my word play and work inspires you, a shout out is appreciated. I’d love people to know this:

I’m raising funds for the critters…a nature nomad on the road to restore soils and souls. People can share a message and it will be planted in pollinator gardens in parks, schools and businesses to grow health, well-being, peace and prosperity, along with native pollinator plants next to food gardens. Highland Vista Park, Tucson, AZ, is our next garden!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Great, would you like a shout out in Notes?

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Robin Motzer's avatar

Thank you, @Heidi Zawelevsky that’s purrfect and appreciated!

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Kristin Swan's avatar

What a gripping chapter Heidi! I love how Chris works food into every chapter lol, and it's great to see Petal and Clementine ;)

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Kristin! The Critters are going through a great deal of character development! Full. Steam. Ahead.:)

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April Whalley's avatar

Purrfection as usual Heidi, well done.

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Who hid the pictures?

Guilt by association

Victorians gone

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, April! Luvluvluv the Haiku! Now which way did they go?!

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April Whalley's avatar

Look forward to the mystery being revealed 😂

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

J Kitten, Sleuth & Purveyor of Bright Shiny Objects Detective Agency is at your service!

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

Oh no! Only frames remain! No portraits to rate? Whatever will the critters do next?

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Trudi! The Critters are about to get even more creative! Please. Stay. Tuned.:)

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

I am tuned in and ready for more adventures!

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James Freitas's avatar

I can’t wait to read more, Heidi! Where are those portraits? Only one way to find out!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, James! The Critter Detectives are working on it! If anyone can find the missing portraits, it's the J Kitten, Sleuth & Purveyor of Bright Shiny Objects Detective Agency!

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Janis Mooradian Martin's avatar

I would love to read the first eight chapters.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Janis! That would be wonderful! Thank you very much for being here with us at Critters. The chapter links are at the end of the post and you're also welcome to read the first book, The Case of the Misplaced Priority Envelope which also has all of the chapter links available.:) Enjoy!

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Janis Mooradian Martin's avatar

It’s taking me a while. I slipped & broke a rib. The doctor gave me a new prescription, it put me in the hospital for 4 days. I will get to this.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Take good care.

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Neil Barker's avatar

Intereasting twist and turn in the family lineage of Purrington-Smith. Looking forward to the next chapter!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Neil! The Critters are furiously at work on the next chapter. Thank you so much for reading.:)

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