tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post1068205425552039790..comments2024-02-10T20:49:20.762-05:00Comments on bjkeefe: Sad Daybjkeefehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10967912817595826059noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-77593306994161032732010-05-30T20:32:54.875-04:002010-05-30T20:32:54.875-04:00I have a cat just that looks just like that. she c...I have a cat just that looks just like that. she came through my pet door one night and made herself at home. I gave up trying to get rid of her. <br />She just had 3 kittens under my bed.merlallenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023548198899856438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-40334100107807512402008-09-11T21:03:00.000-04:002008-09-11T21:03:00.000-04:00Thanks, Phil. I appreciate the thought.Thanks, Phil. I appreciate the thought.bjkeefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967912817595826059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-42363740721916088382008-09-11T15:51:00.000-04:002008-09-11T15:51:00.000-04:00So sorry to hear about this Brendan.-PhilSo sorry to hear about this Brendan.<BR/><BR/>-PhilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-73177420747434396942008-09-10T23:26:00.000-04:002008-09-10T23:26:00.000-04:00Beth reminds me that we are facing a similar situa...Beth reminds me that we are facing a similar situation. We got a dalmatian puppy for my daughter when she was 6. Her dog is 13 and looking (to me) like there isn't a lot left. I don't have the same attachment for her as I do for the cats, but she's a good ol' gal. Life.John Evohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10868904051881865159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-24719013787808352682008-09-10T21:05:00.000-04:002008-09-10T21:05:00.000-04:00Thanks, Matt. <3 back atcha.Thanks, Matt. <3 back atcha.bjkeefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967912817595826059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-52209194357065848432008-09-10T20:36:00.000-04:002008-09-10T20:36:00.000-04:00A brand new baby was born yesterdayJust on timePap...A brand new baby was born yesterday<BR/>Just on time<BR/>Papa cried, baby cried, said your tears are like mine<BR/><BR/>I heard some words from a friend on the phone<BR/>Didn't sound so good<BR/>The doctor gave him two weeks to live<BR/>I'd give him more, if I could<BR/><BR/>Y'know that I would now<BR/>If only I could<BR/>Y'know that would now<BR/>If only I could<BR/><BR/>Down the middle drops one more grain of sand<BR/>They say that<BR/>New life makes losing life eaiser to understand<BR/><BR/>Words are kind, they help ease the mind <BR/>I miss my old friend <BR/>And though you gotta go<BR/>I'll keep a piece of your soul<BR/>One goes out, one comes in<BR/><BR/>Y'know that I would now<BR/>If only I could<BR/>Y'know that I would now<BR/>If only I could<BR/><BR/><BR/>Jack Johnson -- "If I Could"<BR/><BR/><3 MattAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-29583671000176067302008-09-10T16:24:00.000-04:002008-09-10T16:24:00.000-04:00Thanks, Deb. Yes, you're quite right -- there are...Thanks, Deb. Yes, you're quite right -- there are lots of things to be thankful about. Just wish I could have thirty more years' worth.bjkeefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967912817595826059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-2028080097052044042008-09-10T16:13:00.000-04:002008-09-10T16:13:00.000-04:00Brendan,I'm so sorry for your loss. No one who ha...Brendan,<BR/><BR/>I'm so sorry for your loss. No one who hasn't been through it can understand what you're going through. Just be glad that you had all those years with her and that she didn't have a horrible painful death.<BR/><BR/>Auntie DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-41498439953153958692008-09-10T14:20:00.000-04:002008-09-10T14:20:00.000-04:00Thanks, Beth. May you have many more long and hap...Thanks, Beth. May you have many more long and happy days with your four-legged friend. I'm sure you don't need me to tell you this, but I'll say it anyway: treasure them.bjkeefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967912817595826059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-6592523993325825692008-09-10T13:52:00.000-04:002008-09-10T13:52:00.000-04:00Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend Strawb...Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend Strawberry.<BR/>My dog is getting to that stage - we're watching him very carefully and with lots of love.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110235078325434919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-74315902135093893592008-09-10T12:31:00.000-04:002008-09-10T12:31:00.000-04:00Thanks for those pix, B. They hurt to look at now...Thanks for those pix, B. They hurt to look at now, but I'm glad to have them.bjkeefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967912817595826059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-45959452736068667862008-09-10T12:17:00.000-04:002008-09-10T12:17:00.000-04:00Demonstrating her utmost cuteness, Strawbs can be ...Demonstrating her utmost cuteness, Strawbs can be seen <A HREF="http://homepage.mac.com/bdelpesco/.Public/Ebay/strawbspinknose.jpg" REL="nofollow">here</A> and <A HREF="http://homepage.mac.com/bdelpesco/.Public/Ebay/strawbsglowingears.jpg" REL="nofollow">here</A>.<BR/>Brendan,<BR/>I'm so, so sorry, and so sad...<BR/>Pet Phin for me.<BR/>B.belindadelpesco.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062375277740529374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-61040656557508318762008-09-10T10:16:00.000-04:002008-09-10T10:16:00.000-04:00Thanks, Alastair and Gerry.Gerry: I can only say t...Thanks, Alastair and Gerry.<BR/><BR/>Gerry: I can only say that your loss sounds even worse than mine. Not knowing must be awful. <BR/><BR/>I hope you have been able to convince yourself that Ginger got picked up by someone who loves dogs as much as you do.bjkeefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967912817595826059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-70584766587010999182008-09-10T08:28:00.000-04:002008-09-10T08:28:00.000-04:00Brendan, let me add my condolences to all the othe...Brendan, let me add my condolences to all the others on such a sad occasion.<BR/><BR/>Unsurprisingly, I don't have anything profound to say, but I do empathise.<BR/><BR/>Cheers, and do look after yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-39566163000019270072008-09-10T03:41:00.000-04:002008-09-10T03:41:00.000-04:00Brendan, your loss reminds me of the disappearance...Brendan, your loss reminds me of the disappearance of Ginger, my favorite dog.... Condolences....<BR/>GerryBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-56533578498832464782008-09-10T02:43:00.000-04:002008-09-10T02:43:00.000-04:00John:No, we haven't touched on this before, but I'...John:<BR/><BR/>No, we haven't touched on this before, but I'm not surprised to hear that you are a cat person, too.<BR/><BR/>I'll resist the gratuitous generalization that leaps to mind (since I've probably already at least implied it).<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your kind thoughts.bjkeefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967912817595826059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-45819800401364027462008-09-10T02:36:00.000-04:002008-09-10T02:36:00.000-04:00Thanks, JJ. Once again, you've revealed our mind ...Thanks, JJ. Once again, you've revealed our mind melding: love the playfulness, respect the dignity.<BR/><BR/>A pity everyone can't understand that's all cats ask.<BR/><BR/>Well, apart from tuna water, I mean.bjkeefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967912817595826059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-42981888629457337712008-09-10T02:26:00.000-04:002008-09-10T02:26:00.000-04:00Brendan... I don't know if we had discussed it bef...Brendan... I don't know if we had discussed it before, but I'm also a "cat person" (big surprise, eh?) and I was deeply effected by your story of Strawberry. One of my two cats is a 6 year old girl whose face looks a lot like Strawberry's. It always kills me when I lose one and it killed me to read this story. But thanks for sharing it.John Evohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10868904051881865159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-22758182780278888992008-09-10T02:24:00.000-04:002008-09-10T02:24:00.000-04:00You know, tc, there's a lot to what you said about...You know, tc, there's a lot to what you said about giving her "a happy, comfortable life." I used to tease her, or more precisely, make jokes with her as the object when easily horrified humans were around, like "One more stunt like that, and tomorrow, it's right back to the shelter."<BR/><BR/>But really? It has always been an unalloyed satisfaction, shameless anthropomorphizing though it may be, to reflect on having rescued another sentient creature out of a cage.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure I've caused massive eye-rolling on the part of almost everyone who's read this far, but for the remaining few, let me say it once again, nonetheless: if you want a pet, get one from a rescue shelter. There aren't many other things that you can do that will feel so unqualifiedly good.bjkeefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967912817595826059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-63420772555798806912008-09-10T02:06:00.000-04:002008-09-10T02:06:00.000-04:00I can't properly express how sorry I am. She sound...I can't properly express how sorry I am. She sounds like such a delight. I too have a fetch-playing cat that I dote on to an unseemly extent. Don't be embarrassed at feeling so bad-it's not just the only natural reaction, but really the best way to show your respect. For what it's worth, it sounds like she had quite a dignified end-and as you well know, that's quite fitting for a cat.jiminy jillikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695672010597487313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-26348509719603691672008-09-10T01:50:00.000-04:002008-09-10T01:50:00.000-04:00I never had the pleasure of meeting Strawberry, bu...I never had the pleasure of meeting Strawberry, but I'm so sorry to hear of her departure. You should feel good that you gave her a happy, comfortable life. That's the best we can do for our animal friends. As you know they return it in kind many times over. It's always so sad losing a member of the family no matter what.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-18313104077253918542008-09-09T23:34:00.000-04:002008-09-09T23:34:00.000-04:00Thanks, Don. Thanks, Twin. Thanks, Ocean.O: I e...Thanks, Don. Thanks, Twin. Thanks, Ocean.<BR/><BR/>O: I especially appreciate your words. It helps to keep things in perspective, for one part of my brain, anyway. Strawberry was my first pet (by five minutes) and the first one that I've lost.<BR/><BR/>My mother did not want pets when I was a kid, and she won that family battle every time it came up, as my Dad always said, 1-4. I think often of my nieces and nephew, who have had the opportunity to love, and yes, to lose, pets in their far more resilient youth. Good on my sister for that, among many other choices.<BR/><BR/>Strangely enough, I lost very close human family members in my formative years, and as much as I grieved for the later (and even closer) ones, I still feel completely like a rookie today.bjkeefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967912817595826059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-76000401062785489412008-09-09T23:13:00.000-04:002008-09-09T23:13:00.000-04:00Brendan,I'm very sorry to hear about Strawberry. I...Brendan,<BR/><BR/>I'm very sorry to hear about Strawberry. <BR/>I've had cats all my life. They are my favorite animal companions. <BR/>I have lost a few. My first one died when she was 21. At that time she was back in my old home country, and I was here. It was old age, of course. My parents told me that the last few days, she wouldn't eat or move around much. She would sleep on my old bed, her favorite place for most of her life. <BR/><BR/>I have two cats now. One of them is 17. She's become very light. She follows my kids and lies down near them. My youngest son is giving her so much attention and love that I think at times, that she is living off that.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry again, and I hope you feel better. Take good care of Phineas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-90744419619706948892008-09-09T22:49:00.000-04:002008-09-09T22:49:00.000-04:00Ugh, I am so sorry. My deepest condolences.Ugh, I am so sorry. My deepest condolences.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-24334620174324133832008-09-09T21:19:00.000-04:002008-09-09T21:19:00.000-04:00Very sad. I was sorry to read this.Very sad. I was sorry to read this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com