A sad anniversary and seeing a friend

Professor Timbah
(This is a photo of Timbah 
from a very busy month in
my life, where he persuaded

me on a Sunday to do a 
relaxation course with him. (Lol.)

The course involved sleeping
most of the day with Timbah

and our cat Fiona by my
side, while I read a novel
intermittently. He
was a sweetheart, and
could persuade anyone
to slow down.)

A year ago today our beloved cat Timbah, who was 16 years old we think, died.  

I showed a video on my post a year ago of Steven dancing with Timbah,
but I had trouble uploading it today.  Timbah loved us dancing with him.  

He was affectionate, beautiful, and a sweet, strong, caring cat right to the end.

We were so sad that he was gone. Our cat Fiona missed him intensely,
and so did our dog, Sally. Timbah was a lovely cat, and a vital member
of our family.  Thank you to everyone who helped make his life a happy one. 
Fiona was so sad that we knew we had to get another cat -- and
that's how Monet came into our lives as a kitten last December.  So far
she and Fiona do not get along.  But she did help Fiona get over her
loneliness, simply by being an annoying kitten. We miss you Timbah.

I spent the day today working with a kind friend applying to an art
show.  And as difficult as that was, it was a treat to work with her.

Have a loving your family and friends day.