Category Archives: pets

Rockstar, a cat of 13 years, died in August. Since then his brother Bramble has shown some changes. He seems to have put on weight, and vomits far less often, making me suspect that Rocky used to nudge him away … Continue reading →

Mom mentioned a friend who once had two dogs, and when one died both she and the surviving dog took it hard; so now she keeps three dogs of staggered ages. My cats are brothers, now six years old. I … Continue reading →

When I repose in the easy-chair, Bramble likes to sit on my heart. Today Rocky got there first and took Bramble’s spot, though he usually prefers my knee. Bramble then came along; after much dithering he settled across Rocky’s back, … Continue reading →

I was in the kitchen. Rocky came in, crying. I scritched him. He ran to the comfy chair, stood beside it, looked at me, called once again. I went and sat in the comfy chair, and Rocky jumped up to … Continue reading →

It bothers me that Rocky and Bramble, though not obviously neurotic, don’t share the joyful manner of their predecessor Pillow (2005–2010?), who gave the impression of expecting fun around every corner. What am I doing wrong? It now occurs to … Continue reading →

I found a laser pointer lying around … Bramble sat up and watched the spot attentively. Rocky chased it like a demon.