2009 is said to be the year of the Lean Cow, therefore it's recommended that offices and houses have some form of greens - paintings, ornaments, plants, etc. - because you need to feed the cows and grass is their staple diet.

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Today when I casually mentioned to Hubby and YL (seperately) that it's the year of the Ox next year, and it's my year, both responded with, "Oh! You are 36 next year"??!!! Hmmm.... me and my big mouth.