Archive for the ‘Animal companions’ Category

Our Gaby

Posted: December 21, 2008 in Animal companions, RIP

Pet ownership is a joy, and in spite of the accidents, infighting, and just plain orneriness they display sometimes, the animals in our house add to our enjoyment of life. They are as necessary to our home as the furnace that provides heat, and Julia and I could not imagine life without them. Sadly, we [...]

While much of the blogosphere will no doubt be reflecting on the death of former White House press secretary Tony Snow, I’m a bit more concerned about a certain feline that Mr. Snow might see walking around the afterlife, wondering where her owners have gone. Kita, our 21-year-old brown tabby cat, died very early on [...]