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<title>Connie Bowen - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Connie Bowen is best known for her stunning animal portraits now in private collections throughout the country. Her favorite modality combines realistic animal expression with impressionistic backgrounds. She is the author and/or illustrator of three children's books, as well as illustrator for Susan Chernak McElroy's books of animal stories. Her publishing clients include Unity House Books, Random House, and New World Library. Her children's book of affirmations, "I Believe In Me," won the National Athena award for book as mentor in the category of children's spirituality and has sold over 40,000 copies worldwide to date.]]></description>
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<title>Picking a Pet Portrait Artist - 7 Tips to Keep in Mind</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2006 07:30:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When looking for an artist to render a likeness of your pet, you may want to consider the following tips]]></description>
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<title>Dog Lovers - 7 Ways To Love Your Dog</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Here are seven quick tips to create and maintain a positive, enjoyable relationship with your dog.]]></description>
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<title>Dog Breeds - Choosing an Australian Shepherd</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Our Australian shepherds are a continual joy, but they need space and an active family to let their personalities and their boundless energy shine through. ]]></description>
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<title>Pets - Enriching Our Lives Beyond Measure</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2006 06:35:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sharing our lives with our four-footed companions as well as other pets teach kindness and compassion to us all, and especially our children. ]]></description>
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<title>Dog Walks - Not Just A Stroll In The Park</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2006 04:00:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What better way to meet like-minded, dog loving folks, than our daily dog walks? Taking the time to get up and get moving with our dogs can benefit both our bodies and our psyche]]></description>
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<title>Mother's Day Memories from Planet Mom</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2006 07:03:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A first time mother at 40? Read on for a whimsical and heartwarming view of motherhood.]]></description>
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<title>Pets - Our Angels of Love and Protection</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2006 09:10:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Two short stories from my own life illustrating how our pets bring us love, devotion and comfort rescuing us from physical as well as emotional trauma. ]]></description>
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<title>Pug Encounter - My First Time Up Close and Personal</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A pet portrait artist's first encounter with pug love! ]]></description>
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<title>Dog Lover Habits - A Quick Test To Determine Your Crazy Quotient</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2006 07:56:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you find yourself among that rare breed of dog lover that your friends think have gone just too far in your love for your dogs? Read on and see if any of these dog lover traits sound all too familiar.]]></description>
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<title>The Miracle Power of Love and Forgiveness and the Stranger's Call</title>
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<description><![CDATA[I believe in miracles! Only the power of forgiveness could work the miracle that we needed to ever feel safe again.]]></description>
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<title>Inspirational Pet Stories of Love, Hope and Healing</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2006 09:08:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you belong to that special group of people who adore your pets, relax, you're in good company.]]></description>
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<title>Pet Portraits From Photos - How To Take A Great Reference Photo</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2006 12:19:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Build your confidence with these tips and explanations of how to provide great reference photos for that special pet portrait for yourself or that perfect pet lover gift.]]></description>
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<title>Dog Show Vendor - 12 Tips for Success From A Pet Portrait Artist</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2006 10:33:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A well-known pet portrait artist shares her winning secrets to creating a successful dog show vendor experience.]]></description>
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<title>The Angels Watch Over Us</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:12:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After that event that summer's day, I felt renewed and reassured as if my son and I were in a cocoon of protection, a golden bubble of love - held dear in an angel's arms.]]></description>
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<title>Dog Behavior - Our Two Australian Shepherd Puppies And The White Couch</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2006 16:30:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A humorous look at life with my two Australian Shepherd puppies.]]></description>
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<title>Dog Lover Gifts - What Is Always Appropriate?</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Mar 2006 06:21:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What to buy the dog lover in your life? From the lens of a pet portrait artist's keen eye, here's a new perspective on shopping for a long-lasting, unique and thoughtful gift. ]]></description>
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<title>Affirmation Child's Craft - Building Self-Esteem With a Two-Part Craft Project</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2006 16:16:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You're never too young to learn to think positive! A simple craft project for children ages five to seven to create a mirror decorated with air-dry clay and with the help of an adult, to write their own affirmation on a stand up card. 

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<title>Career Change - Do I Dare Do What I Love For A Living?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:23:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Determined to find fulfillment after two decades as a court reporter, this woman went from taking verbatim testimony to the vibrant strokes of a paintbrush.]]></description>
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<title>Pet Loss, the Inspirational Story of My Dog Companions</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2006 13:15:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[My heart sank as I heard the news from the veterinarian, but an otherworldly dream came to my rescue.]]></description>
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