I lost my "good girl", ShrimpBoat (strange name I know, long story behind it) in 1989. It was totally my fault, and my good friend, Leah, has tried to help me through my remorse and I thank her for that. But in the senseless loss of Shrimpboat, Mimi came to live with us as a six week old kitten. That sweet girl has been through thick and thin with me. She is older than my Helen, my "skin kid", who you all know that I adore.

So, I thought it appropriate that we honor those good girls and boys, who don't "grab" out attention, just wait for it. And you folks are doing a wonderful job. Thanks, in memory of ShrimpBoat, who never wanted anybody or anything except her mama, and in honor of Mimi, who has filled that gap wonderfully over almost 13 years..

[ December 11, 2001: Message edited by: Logan ]