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Saturday, November 17, 2007

A Farewell to Penny, our Beloved Friend


On a very sad note, we put Penny down on Wednesday... She has been going downhill for a while, with worsening kidney function and old age--she was 18.25 yrs old. My wife and I were, and continue to be, heartbroken about it. We sorely miss her.

I didn't realize how much our daily routines were intertwined with Penny's; now that she's gone, it's become painfully obvious how her presence was part of our daily infrastructure. For example, she always come in the bathroom and laid down as I showered just to keep me company.

She loved being around us wherever we were; in fact, she followed me around like a puppy, waiting for me to sit or lay down so she could snuggle up. She loved laying in the warm patches of sun hitting the carpet through the windows. And she loved to eat. Man did she love to eat. :)

She was arguably the best pet we've ever had. She's been a faithful friend and a comfort to us in many situations. We truly loved her. We gave her the best care possible--I don't think a kitty could be better cared for. She's had the best in food, medical care, and human attention. How does it get any better? She led a good life, and we will never forget her.

Friday, November 02, 2007

EDM Challenge #142 - Draw Something Hot


"Tabasco Bottle." Watercolor and Pigma Micron 03 & 05 pen, in Aquabee Super Deluxe 808 sketchbook, 6" x 9" (15.2 x 22.9 cm).

I'm now a great lover of spicy food and hot sauce, but it hasn't always been that way. Several years ago, my wife and I bought a beans & rice dinner at the grocery store; the box also contained a very tiny (about a 1.25" tall) bottle of Tabasco sauce. We prepared the dish per the directions, but purposely left out the Tabasco. Upon tasting it, it was bland; I figured the makers must have intended that the Tabasco be included. So, I carefully put in a little of the hot stuff. To my surprise, the dish came alive with flavor! I've been a big fan of Tabasco sauce ever since, adding it to soups, stews, chili, or just about anything that seems to need a little kick.