Remembering Lissa

I warned eight years ago that a day like yesterday would come, but when it finally did, that didn’t help one bit. We regrettably laid our older cat, Lissa, in a grave in our dooryard, over which we’ll build a flower bed.

I’m a bit uncomfortable eulogizing a pet; everyone thinks their pet is special, otherwise why would we bother? Yet to those who didn’t know the pet, mourning can seem excessive. However, my blog, my rules, right? Lissa was a member of a tightly-knit family, living in a secluded area. As such, her loss is deeply felt. Continue reading →

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Lissa’s Gone

Our sweet friend, Lissa, passed away last night. We are going to miss her very much. The homestead won’t be the same without her.

Lissa enjoying the garden at our house in Juneau back in 2002. (Photo: Michelle Zeiger.)

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