Covered in Cat Hair

One of the first memories I have is of standing in the dark, in the basement, inside a tiny walled off darkroom, next to my mother. The only light was from an enlarger as it illuminated the easel...

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I’M IN A HAMSTER-WHEEL, SPINNING, SPINNING, SPINNING. EVERY DAY IS THE SAME, EVERY MOMENT A REPEAT OF THE PREVIOUS. THAT’S HOW MY LIFE HAS FELT THESE PAST EIGHTEEN MONTHS. My partner, Sam,...

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ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2019, WE LOST A MAGICAL BEING WHO TOOK THE FORM OF A PERPETUALLY TINY TABBY CAT WITH EXTRA TOES, BEAMING BRIGHT GREEN EYES, AND A TOOTHLESS MOUTH THAT LEFT HER BUBBLEGUM-P...

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DEAR MAMA, I want you to understand something that’s going to be difficult to hear. I knew I was going to die. I know you were seeing the signs that my time was coming one day, but I could fe...

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MY SWEET BOY, I’ve been trying to work up the nerve to write your Memorial, but I can’t look at photos of you for too long without losing it. Photos will be the key to show just what an ama...

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DEAR MAMA, I can feel your heartache and hear you crying. I want to take your pain away, but I know you have to process the suddenness of my departure. I know it takes time. I hope my words hel...

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DEAR SPENCER, IT’S BEEN A WEEK SINCE YOU DIED. NUMBNESS AND DEPRESSION HAS REALLY SUNK IN. I’m alone. Sam still lives in NYC taking care of his mother most of the time. I’m tired. It’s ...

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On September 5, 2019, my 18-yr old soul-cat, Spencer died unexpectedly during a procedure while sedated. If you'd like to read about his last few days you can go HERE and HERE . WHAT I COULD ...

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Gutted. I’M TEMPTED TO LEAVE IT AT THAT, BUT I NEED TO WRITE ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED A FEW HOURS AGO. WRITING KEEPS EVERYONE AWAY FROM ME. I DON’T NEED THEIR AWKWARD ATTEMPTS TO COMFORT ME. N...

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Medical decision making for your cat is often complicated, especially when your cat doesn’t have a definitive diagnosis. We all struggle with what-to-do and how-it-should-best-be-done. Then the...

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