Condolences

To Mr. E on the passing of his kitty, Hazel , this past Friday night. I never had much contact with her--whenever I visited Mr. E's cozy abode, she generally kept her distance from me, though I recall one occasion where she not only came within arm's length of me, but actually allowed me to pet her.

That's not unusual--I know many pets who are shy around strangers, but who are warm and loving with their people. So it was with Mr. E and Hazel, and they had 16 1/2 great years together. There's not enough love in this world, much less unconditional love. 16 1/2 years' worth of time spent with a friend who smiled when her chin was scratched is worth quite a bit, it is.