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in the beginning

at first glance this may appear rather simple - it's supposed to be that way for the life of a mouse is not complicated. his whole life is full of traps, yet he bears the world no grudge. a small mouse is too big to carry a chip on his shoulder. he is a sensitive creature and bears empathy for the world. there is a funny-side to life and a serious-side. either side alone, exclusive of the other, can be man's biggest trap. if you try to make the best out of life you will see how great it is... and maybe be surprised how much the world needs you!

topo

Dios mio, the floor is drafty. my feet are aching... the cat is wont to chase me the whole day long. why did You make for me such a long tail? must i run in order to live?

Líto

ARIZONA HIGHWAYS magazine is proud to present a few examples of the brilliant and profound expressions in prose and art to be published in October of 1972.

The book, "God and a Mouse," size: approximately 4" x 6" will include twenty-four illustrations created especially for the book, and are reproduced with special permission of the De Grazia Gallery In The Sun, 6300 North Swan, Tucson, Arizona.

The first edition will be limited to one thousand copies. The price of $3.50 will include postage, packaging and gift card in name of donor upon request.

All communications for information and purchases must be addressed to the publishers: Dios mio, the world is full of regrets. The people sigh and scuff their feet on the sidewalk. i hide in the alley. maybe it is better there... no, . . . i think it is best to face the world.

Dios mio, why do the children run when they see me coming? i want to make friends with them but they run away.

Dios mio never let me run away from what i don't understand...

Dios mio, today i go to birthday party. we have good time... sing 'happy birthday' song and give presents. why wait til birthday to sing song and give gift... maybe person need party in heart 'now.' Dios mio send invitations...

Dios mio, my heart is pounding. the people have placed for me many traps tonight. they want to catch me not alive but dead!

Dios mio raise the dead...

Dios mio, i want to sing to You but my voice is weak... You give me such a 'squeek' ... but... i sing anyway...

Dios mio — You are smiling...

Dios mio, today i watch sunset. oh... soooo beautiful. i clap hands.

do for me again. i like to watch You. maybe tomorrow people see nice colors too.

Dios mio — show them bright side of life...

EDITOR'S NOTE... The name “topolito” is a combination of Italian and Spanish words. The Spanish word for mouse was not for De Grazia's mouse. Ratone is not a pretty word, so to the Italian “topo” was added the Spanish suffix “ito,” denoting little or small, with the “I” as a phonetic bridge... Ecco topolito.

For artist De Grazia his contribution was a testament of love and jubilee, and for the Sisters at the Benedictine Convent of Perpetual Adoration the experience has been a fesitval of joy.

Dios mio, I have important question. cages... they are to keep something in or keep something out?

I look and see if lock is on inside or outside.

maybe someday nobody need cages.

Dios mio — teach the world discernment...