Love and loss. And herpes.

[heinleinfan]

I spent quite a few years working for Borders.  Yup, that Borders, the bookstore that started off as awesomesauce and slowly fell apart until complete and total bankruptcy.  In it's 'golden years' Borders was a fantastic company to work for and one of the best jobs you could have in the company was to be a trainer.  They were opening stores at an

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[sinnamongirl]

I laughed and felt sad, excellent entry! I'm sorry she passed but glad you got so long with her.

[kathrynrose]

Oh, the power of a basket full of kittens.

Because people know I love animals, and I have "sucker" tattooed on my forehead, I'm often tempted with the homeless four-leggeds. If they are physically present, I always close my eyes and repeat my mantra, "No, you're an ugly kitty and you cannot come home with me."

I never believe the first part. I do my best to stand by the second.

[murielle]

Awww!

I am completely smitten. What a wonderful tale.

<3

[alycewilson]

Glad it wasn't contagious and that the trip didn't turn out as bad for her as it seemed, momentarily. I love the idea of the old ladies calling her the "money cat."

[tonithegreat]

Aw! This was great! Love the origin of her name, the way you used to travel with her- it comes together to form a great post.