Saturday short takes: Another way to get Amazon.com cards.

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This week’s winner.

Stephanie is the winner of the $20 Amazon.com gift card. Congratulations, Stephanie, and please respond to my e-mail so that I can send you your prize. This Friday’s giveaway may — or may not — be a geographically specific animal. Stuffed, not real. Stay tuned.

Welcome to Copout Monday.

My hat is off to grandparents who wind up raising their grandchildren. A mere half-day spent with my niece’s kids makes me want to lie down with a cold cloth on my eyes.

The boys are funny and sweet but very, very high-energy. Bless their hearts.

That’s why today’s entry is short. By the time I got back to my host’s home last night, I wasn’t good for much besides having a bowl of oatmeal and visiting a short time before crawling up to bed. And I’m only 52.

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