2007 November 19 | Chickens in the Road

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19

My little buddy.

I know I shouldn’t have favorites. I try not to say it in front of the other cats. But the inimitably sweet and mischievous Desdemona is special.

Or was.

She was hit by a car yesterday morning. I miss her something fierce.

Requiem in posts and pictures–here and here and here.

Update–thank you, everyone, for all your kind comments and condolences. Hugs to you all!

(This weekend’s winner, #28, Ericka! Email me!)

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