Autumnal Equinox '07

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My companion Turtle left me behind to travel beyond today. I'm going to miss her company n silly ways. Especially how she chewed off every string toy Mischief, her littermate-sister, ever had. No toy mouse's tail was spared.

Now Mischief n I will have trouble finding some one to get angry at around here. Even the wires are safe again. I blocked off so many things from her reach because of her chewing n clawing compulsions, it'll take some time to undo.

I used to tease her by calling her "Fluffy." Although she had a nervous dispositon sometimes, she was a great friend to have around.

Here she is last December helping me out with paperwork by the window (Notice the blooming Christmas cactus). There's another good shot somewhere in the Archives, ( here). Turtle had been ill for the past few months. She shared her life with me for eight years, for which I'll always be greatful. She always reminded me of my previous tortoise-shell tabby named Teri, n shared so many of her traits it was uncanny. I couldn't help but love her too.

I'll never think of the day it turns into Fall the same way again...RIP