I guess I was putting this off because I wasn't too happy about it, but damoodymom has called my bluff ( Read more... )

Just used my lunch break to watch last night's Six Feet Under, and I started crying partway through. This is about the only TV show that's ever made me cry, not just once, but multiple times. The characters are so real, and so committed to what they're doing, I don't even for a minute think about the fact that it's actors performing ~ even the ( Read more... )

Here's the story on cnn.com:

http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/europe/07/21/london.tube/index.html

Remember I mentioned city_glitter the other day? About how her cat got out and was set ON FIRE?

And what a wonderful thing it is that humans are so generous and kind?

Well, it was all just an experiment. About the generosity and kindness of humans, ironically.

Gah.

Yesterday morning, I read about this on manhattan's journal. It's astonishing what the response has been.

Long story short: One of city_glitter's cats got out night before last, and someone set it ON FIRE, for "fun". The cat's okay, but the vet bills were astronomical, and she's none too happy about any of it. Understandably ( Read more... )

( We picked up the ashes today. )

Well, he's not looking for Szara anymore, since yesterday. His ears will still perk up at a strange noise, and his head flash to the window or door, depending where the noise is coming from, but he no longer stares at them, willing her to appear ( Read more... )

Despite my best efforts to convince myself that it's not the greatest idea, I want with all my heart to go back down to the shelter ASAP and adopt another kitten.

=>.ETA: After much thought, and my mother's urging, I did go down to see what was available. I knew what I wanted: Female, younger than a year, breed/colour not an issue so long as ( Read more... )

For those who've sent me their condolences, Thank you so very much. It's been a great help ( Read more... )

( A heckuva lotta memories )