Dear Family and Friends,As the first “fall-like day” arrived, we received a call to say that Martha’s son Jake had passed away. I had been thinking what a glorious day it was with cool crisp air. It was perhaps appropriate that Jake left his body on that day as it signaled a change to come. …
Conversation with Gypsy the Cat: On Becoming Human
Gypsy: I see that you have been reading Jane Goodall’s Reason for Hope-A Spiritual Journey and Vaness Woods’ Bonobo Handshake. Paul: Yes, both authors have studied primates. Jane Goodall is a champion of animal rights and best known for her observation and work with chimpanzees in the wild. Vanessa Woods worked with her husband doing …
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Cat and House
CAT: I see that you are building something. ME: Yes. I’m building a house. CAT: I thought so. ME: You are very observant. CAT: That is what cats do. Who’s house are you building? ME: Why, it will be my house. CAT: Where will I live? ME: With me, of course, just like you always …
Gypsy for president
I was surprised, to say the least, when my cat Gypsy announced she was running for president. I almost laughed, but I didn’t want to hurt her feelings. How can a cat run for president, I asked her? She replied: Trump proves that anyone, including a cat can run for president. First, I need to …
Letter from Gypsy to Alice
Dear Alice, Gam Gam, Dam Dam, I am still trying to get this Cateze Dragon Speak to understand me. I know you have the same problem. Paul has left for Seattle to visit you and left me in charge (so to speak) while he is gone. So I will make good use of my …
Lost and found
Me: I’ve thought about what we talked about and it reminded me of when I thought I had lost you. CAT: You mean when you couldn’t find me. ME: Yes, I was beside myself when you didn’t return home that night. I had called and called and looked everywhere at least a dozen times, but …