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Wendy Martyna's avatar

What an absolute delight to read on an otherwise less-than-delightful day (in the world, I mean). Your work is much appreciated, and inspires and touches so many of us who have long loved letters, and always will.

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hw's avatar

"...I have a suspicion that she is keeping a diary...".

Perfection!

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Leara's avatar

Absolutely charming.

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Jane Fisher's avatar

As I was reading, I was thinking that once you get someone going on the subject of their pets...

Not even a 57 year old man can resist the spell of the love for and of a good cat.

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Terry Freedman's avatar

Wonderful!

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Dr Michael J Wagner's avatar

What a priceless riff. His "chat noir" was wise in his old age.

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Alice Yorke's avatar

"Could it be that--no, it must be me. Say it’s me. I’m scared."

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

"Who the hell wants a gopher anyway?"

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Anne Peck-Davis's avatar

Cats are funny that way. After all, who is in control?

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nancy knox-bierman's avatar

A great read!

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