Mar 15 2024
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This week marked the third anniversary of the day we lost Star, the Horrible Event of 2021 (to be followed by the Horrible Event of 2022, losing Her Majesty the Queen, and the Horrible Event of 2023, losing Melanie, and I think we all know what the Horrible Event of 2024 was/is). I still miss her, and Megan and Rob’s place has never been the same without her, just as my place is not the same without Clyde.
In addition to their losses changing their homes (and Staff) forever, Star and Clyde had a lot in common.
- Total mama’s boy/girl. Followed us around as much as possible, and cuddled up to us on the couch or in bed.
- Suspicious of strangers and unlikely to hang around to find out how right or wrong they were. In Star’s case, she had zero tolerance for anyone who was drugged or drunk or had a ZZ Top beard, all quite reasonable prejudices.
- Black and shiny fur which stayed beautiful to the end.
- Mystery cancer.
- Died suddenly, but peacefully, at home.
- Died aged 13.
- We thought we’d have more time together. Even a few more days.
A YEAR AGO: A scary drive home. I have become afraid of the expression “atmospheric river”.
FIVE YEARS AGO: The horror of the time change and an unpleasant week.
TEN YEARS AGO: Oh, Clyde! I would do anything to enjoy your naughtiness once again.
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO: Enjoying a mini noir-fest.
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