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"At last the Caterpillar took the hookah out of its mouth, and addressed her in a languid, sleepy voice.
“Who are you?” said the Caterpillar.
This was not an encouraging opening for a conversation. Alice replied, rather shyly, “I—I hardly know, sir, just at present—at least I know who I was when I got up this morning, but I think I must have been changed several times since then.”
“What do you mean by that?” said the Caterpillar sternly. “Explain yourself!”
“I can’t explain myself, I’m afraid, sir,” said Alice, “because I’m not myself, you see.”
“I don’t see,” said the Caterpillar.
“I’m afraid I can’t put it more clearly,” Alice replied very politely, “for I can’t understand it myself to begin with; and being so many different sizes in a day is very confusing.”
“It isn’t,” said the Caterpillar.
“Well, perhaps you haven’t found it so yet,” said Alice; “but when you have to turn into a chrysalis—you will some day, you know—and then after that into a butterfly, I should think you’ll feel it a little queer, won’t you?”
“Not a bit,” said the Caterpillar.
“Well, perhaps your feelings may be different,” said Alice; “all I know is, it would feel very queer to me.”

Q!uote from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carrol

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Hey Alice! Have you, been smoking the grub's brew? Think you are a butterfly, perched on a flower? Cop the glower, of livid fire-breathing dragonfly!

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Date: 12/13/2024 8:15:00 AM
Thanks very much for the wonderful comments. Cheers and Best Wishes, John
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Date: 12/13/2024 5:00:00 AM
Ahhh!!! Nice fairy tale that is on the winners' list. Way to go. Congratulations on your win. Sara K
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Date: 12/13/2024 4:08:00 AM
- Great poem for Eve's painting :) - Congratulations on your win, John :) - hugs
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Date: 11/23/2024 11:51:00 AM
Alice is often thought to smoke or devour. Go ask Alice…
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Date: 11/23/2024 12:19:00 PM
Thanks very much. I love Alice!

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