Yo, check this out! It’s two Boston Media Makers having dinner in Raleigh, North Carolina. Can ya dig it? We’ve both recently moved away – Carl moved to the DC metro area, and I moved here. It was fun to compare Boston and not-Boston, and MMMMMM, the food at Udupi Cafe (Southern Indian) was OUTSTANDING! A good time was had by all. 😀
Winnie died last night. She was 18 years old and pretty damn healthy. Since my parents moved to their cabin, she has spent most of her time in the room upstairs. We’ve been trying so hard to get her to venture out. The other cat, “Kitty”, died about a year ago. Since then, Winnie has become more and more brave about venturing into the rest of the house. Last night, she actually ventured down the stairs and out the front door, something she normally doesn’t do. My mother was watching TV and heard the dogs (Annie, Wolfie, and the visiting Studly) barking, and then a loud cat meow. Mom ran outside, and the three dogs had surrounded Winnie and were pawing at her. Mom got them away and scooped Winnie up in her arms and brought her to the vet, but she didn’t make it.
What a hard position for mom to be in. She’s so sad, and yet, she’s living with the dogs who killed Winnie. It was instinct, of course. I’m sure Winnie seemed like prey… or like another animal to play with, but she was very old, very frail. I hope it was quick and she didn’t feel much pain. She was one of the sweetest cats I’ve ever met.
She was saying that she didn’t want to talk about what happened because she loves Annie and Wolfie and doesn’t want people to think they are dangerous (they aren’t), but she’s mad, too. What a sad ending to a sweetheart of a kitty.
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Update: Mom has written a long post on my dad’s blog. Please go read it. I’m so sad about this. I feel so bad for her.
Rats. I guess I’ve given you a defective PacMan game. Hey, it’s the thought that counts. Being unable to see half of the board makes it more of a challenge! 😛
Can you tell that working for free has completely killed my motivation cuz LOOK AT THIS! MAN, it’s freakin’ cool!
I’ve learned from a close friend that there have been several attempted (and successful) break-ins over the last several days on Sumner Hill, in the Revere St/Alveston St area. These occurred from early morning to very late at night. The man responsible is a white male of average height and build.
Please keep your eyes peeled and report anything suspicious you see to the police (911).
Thanks,
Abby (whose heart is still in JP, even if she isn’t)
