Angelus was gifted a Red-Eared Slider for his birthday, from his Aunt Julie and Uncle Joe. We have named him Van Gogh; his coloring is beautiful and then there is the ear thing.
Many Native Americans believe the thirteen moons are represented on a turtle’s shell, at least many of the breeds in North America. There are thirteen large segments which represent the thirteen moons which make up the lunar year, the 28 smaller segments around the lower edge of the shell represents the 28 days between new moons.
Just as we said hello to a new family member, we had to say good-bye to our fish Quadling. He was given a "burial at sea" in a private bathroom ceremony. Now, whenever Angelus wants to talk to Quadling, he yells down the toilet to him. Touching.
