[I debated putting this in the Bridge, but it's not about the passing of a kitty. It's an observance of a special anniversary, that of the birth of a teacher.]
Shasta: 6 June 1978 - 8 August 1999
"My cat is mad at me" said J to my friend B, who raised a quizzical eyebrow, as J continued "We just had her spayed. Hmm, you wouldn't know anyone who wants a couple of kittens? There's a boy and a girl left. They were born on June 6." "Well, not sure. I know someone who might, but I don't know if she's ready. I'll check."
That conversation took place in late July 1978, and though I wasn't really ready, I couldn't refuse a kitty looking for a home. If I'd known then what I know now, I'd have taken both of them. As it was, I said I'd take the girl, and B brought Shasta to me on a Friday evening, at the tender age of 7 weeks, with enough fleas for the proverbial 1000 camels.
Shasta's page is here -- so, tempting as it is to talk and write about my sweet old girl, I'll let anyone who wants to follow the link read about her there. I just wanted to be deliberate, on this 30th anniversary of her birth, about saying "Happy Birthday, Sweetie, and thanks for breaking me in for the rest of the kitties."
Shasta: 6 June 1978 - 8 August 1999
"My cat is mad at me" said J to my friend B, who raised a quizzical eyebrow, as J continued "We just had her spayed. Hmm, you wouldn't know anyone who wants a couple of kittens? There's a boy and a girl left. They were born on June 6." "Well, not sure. I know someone who might, but I don't know if she's ready. I'll check."
That conversation took place in late July 1978, and though I wasn't really ready, I couldn't refuse a kitty looking for a home. If I'd known then what I know now, I'd have taken both of them. As it was, I said I'd take the girl, and B brought Shasta to me on a Friday evening, at the tender age of 7 weeks, with enough fleas for the proverbial 1000 camels.
Shasta's page is here -- so, tempting as it is to talk and write about my sweet old girl, I'll let anyone who wants to follow the link read about her there. I just wanted to be deliberate, on this 30th anniversary of her birth, about saying "Happy Birthday, Sweetie, and thanks for breaking me in for the rest of the kitties."