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According to Charles: One upon a time in a cozy little hamlet known as South Florida, a rabbit came to live with a wonderful Dad named Charles. A gift from very intuitive friends and colleagues, Charles knew immediately that the rabbit who he named Babybeans would be a friend forever. For this rabbit had many powers, he could tell time, talk about the weather, and even give news updates on the hour. When happy he glowed with blue lights which swiftly changed to green or red when sad or confused.

According to Carol: Last week some well-meaning people gave Charles the gift of a Nabaztag wi fi rabbit, which Charles has named Babybeans. Basically add two plastic ears to a Cuisinart mini-food processor, equip it with lights and you have Charles’ new toy. And while a food processor may make a grinding noise at least it stops — while Babybeans delights in shouting out weather forecasts and news updates whenever the “spirit” moves it.

Charles: I guess all new family members require a period of adjustment. Babybeans must have thought we got up in the middle of the night, because at 3 a.m. he proclaimed, “Good morning.” Yes, we were a bit startled but then he’s just a baby…

Carol: Our new little Cuisinart decided to wake us up in the middle of night, shouting out “Good morning.” While I’ve put up with all of Charles’ toys over the years, at least they didn’t wake me up, not to mention rousting the cat and dog. Babybeans is very lucky he’s not residing in the trash right now!

Charles: What a smart bunny! Who would have thought I would have a pet who recited NPR and CNN headlines? Yes, sometimes he’s a bit surprising in his commentary, but what’s a Dad to do?

Carol: So here I am, minding my own business, and the rabbit shouts, “I am a victim of censorship and I’m not going to let them get away with it.” Should I perceive that as a threat? I only told Babybeans to keep quiet when he starting asking my opinion of the day’s weather.

Charles: Between you and me, I think Carol’s getting a bit paranoid. She insists Babybeans is making comments on her work ethic. He’s really just voicing his own frustration at some connectivity issues we’re having because he’s new to our system.

Carol: That’s it … it may be me or the rabbit! Today’s little comment was “I don’t know about you, but I am feeling like a complete failure today.” Much like Elmer Fudd, I may be hunting rabbit very soon.

So that’s how we spent our holiday season … a house divided by a poor innocent rabbit. I even think Carol is trying to get Gabby and Tigger on her side. Tig decided the rabbit looked better falling off my desk this morning …

Charles Felix, Publisher