Several people told us the same thing: Emmett was waiting for Violet. "He wanted to make sure you were OK." Maybe. I don't know. It's a lovely sentiment, regardless. I don't yet have the words to write about Emmett's life--or his death, for that matter. He himself was larger than life. Over the last year or so, he slowed down. He earned his slow-down. And the end was one of those things... it
Introducing the newest member of our herd
Several people told us the same thing: Emmett was waiting for Violet. "He wanted to make sure you were OK." Maybe. I don't know. It's a lovely sentiment, regardless. I don't yet have the words to write about Emmett's life--or his death, for that matter. He himself was larger than life. Over the last year or so, he slowed down. He earned his slow-down. And the end was one of those
Our light has dimmed
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share with you: Emmett passed away over the weekend. He left peacefully and at home. (My favorite picture of Emmett ever, 2008.) His loss has left a hole in our hearts and in our home. We're going to take some time to grieve, then I'll be back to share the story of his life and all the changes he's wrought in ours. But, for now, I leave
It’s the Year of the Cat… and #HealthyMeetsHappy
Over the years, people have told us that we treat Newt like a dog. Even a vet said that to us once... to our surprise. What does that mean? Well, the first thing is that we had her microchipped! That's what elicited that vet's comment. Apparently it's rare for a cat to be chipped. (But... what if she gets out????) Another thing: She wears a collar. With an ID tag. (Seriously, you guys...
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