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Teej (TJ)

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About a week ago our old friend Teej finally set aside the troubles of daily life. He was 21 years old and his body just wore out. We will miss our venerable companion.

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Ricco (Baby)

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We said our final goodbye to Ricco.  Kidney failure took him from us on the day before his 19th birthday.  Of all the cats who have ever graced our lives, this boy was the most …

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Ashes to the Universe

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“Old friends cannot be created out of hand… For years we plant the seed, we feel ourselves rich; and then come other years when time does its work and our plantation is made sparse and …

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Tranquil the Whole Day Through

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Our casita here in Mairena has a south facing terrace.  It’s a pleasant place.  I especially enjoy watching as clouds across the valley arise, linger for a while, and then fade. The quiet spectacle always …

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A Life Well Lived: Lizzie, the Best Dog Ever

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It’s been two weeks since our Lizzie returned to the universe.  She played like a puppy on Friday.  Saturday the grand mal seizures began.  She never recovered.  Lizzie was in her thirteenth year. I totally …