In Praise of Small Friends

 

            Willie and Suzy have lived with us since December 2016. He was always, from the beginning, the most affectionate of the two kittens we adopted at that time. Suzy is a good kitty too. But she’s much wilder, like some of them are.
            People often say or think “just a cat.”
            I don’t think so.
            To me, he is a small tangible interface with all the love in the universe. I don’t know how it is when I’m not in the house, but when I’m here, his eyes are almost always on me. That’s almost a reminder if you think of it that way.
            Sure, he has some cat tricks up his furry sleeve, but it’s OK, Willie. I understand. I have a few tricks up my sleeve too. Mercy goes a long way.
            His love is sweet and constant. It’s a fine thing. He is also ridiculously cute. Funny too.
            I always tell him that he’s a very good boy and that I love him. I tell Suzy too, that she is a good girl. Must be fair to both lions!
            So, thank God for the two of them. They are truly gifts from above.

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