we make an agreement with sorrow

I just buried my oldest kitty. Even though I’m an atheist, I wrapped her in white linen and tucked a few toys in with her. One can always indulge in thinking that there is a less than omnipotent goddess Sekhmet looking after my furry companions. What could be better, cats and drinking beer with a … Continue reading we make an agreement with sorrow

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – the passing of another pet

Again, I ask you to bear with me as I express my grief and memories of a dearly departed pet.  This, and working at a grocery store near the US Thanksgiving holiday, explain why I haven't been around  much.  Twice this year we have had to say good-bye to one of our cats. This time, it is our dear … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – the passing of another pet

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Euthanasia, atheists in “foxholes” and my cat

(if it is too much to read about another person’s grief for the reader, I would suggest you skip this post.) Today I had to have my one cat euthanized, a polite word for having to have my cat killed because it was the best decision of a lot of bad ones. I’ve read that … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Euthanasia, atheists in “foxholes” and my cat