tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post7226790067972590064..comments2024-03-28T15:02:05.645-07:00Comments on I Have Three Cats: Memory, Be My FriendJohn Bellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-66557894219946965512015-08-18T19:53:01.761-07:002015-08-18T19:53:01.761-07:00Oh John, your post is so true and so poignant. It ...Oh John, your post is so true and so poignant. It is amazing the little things that mean so much isn't it....Oskar has been gone 6 years now, but it is amazing how often I am drawn back to him by the 'little" things. Marty the Manxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05802674568278041885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-61599150723915197972015-08-17T08:11:36.491-07:002015-08-17T08:11:36.491-07:00Periodically, I will hear a sound that will be jus...Periodically, I will hear a sound that will be just like a sound Tungsten made and I will turn to look at her, but she's not there. She never will be again.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-43387127170887636232015-08-17T08:09:35.053-07:002015-08-17T08:09:35.053-07:00She certainly saw into mine.She certainly saw into mine.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-37658341873823983782015-08-15T16:06:06.921-07:002015-08-15T16:06:06.921-07:00It would be fine if you did think of her all the t...It would be fine if you did think of her all the time. She was a big part of your life and is and will always be a big part of you. The memories are comforting and can bring us joy when we're in dire need of it. I've been Mum to many cats, some for long periods and some for only a few months ( terminally ill kitties that needed a home so they didn't die in a shelter). I think of each of them still when I see a special toy or a favourite type of blanket or just about anything. I don't dwell in the past but I refuse to leave my friends, my happy memories behind. To do that would be to deny a part of me.<br />Tungsten has the most amazing eyes. She looks like she's looking right into your soul.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01172029625828982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-6993168957326022692015-08-14T09:50:14.192-07:002015-08-14T09:50:14.192-07:00Tungsten comes to me in good memories and bad. I&#...Tungsten comes to me in good memories and bad. I'll take them all.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-3822863401405212282015-08-14T09:38:50.718-07:002015-08-14T09:38:50.718-07:00The bad ones come with the good, I'm afraid. I...The bad ones come with the good, I'm afraid. I remember it all, just not all at once.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-84478502789788422672015-08-14T09:38:11.795-07:002015-08-14T09:38:11.795-07:00Thank you for your compliment. My writing merely r...Thank you for your compliment. My writing merely reflects the subject.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-83705461375829161182015-08-14T09:37:45.666-07:002015-08-14T09:37:45.666-07:00I love sharing my memories of Tungsten. She deserv...I love sharing my memories of Tungsten. She deserves her own book.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-81356015200552209502015-08-14T09:17:05.727-07:002015-08-14T09:17:05.727-07:00I'm glad she co-operated for that Christmas pi...I'm glad she co-operated for that Christmas picture. It was my last Yuletide photo of her, and was used on my Christmas card.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-85388548416996737062015-08-14T08:38:12.604-07:002015-08-14T08:38:12.604-07:00Thank you. You know as well as anyone how hard it ...Thank you. You know as well as anyone how hard it can be to lose one of these little friends.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-15697483146061357822015-08-14T08:37:36.136-07:002015-08-14T08:37:36.136-07:00They are all melancholy, I'm afraid, because s...They are all melancholy, I'm afraid, because she's gone.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-40609960514336239402015-08-14T07:49:53.528-07:002015-08-14T07:49:53.528-07:00What a lovely girl. Just yesterday Jan thought as...What a lovely girl. Just yesterday Jan thought as she passed out breakfast to us kitties, "They're all here (in kitchen) but one." And then she remembered Cameron has been gone since March. Yes, memory is strange. <br />Jans Funny Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-10014736359209138372015-08-13T20:30:10.898-07:002015-08-13T20:30:10.898-07:00Thank you for your comments. I do enjoy writing, a...Thank you for your comments. I do enjoy writing, and am grateful that Tungsten is known through what I publish here. It would indeed be a wonderful thing to earn a living by writing, but I am content to let people know of the wonderful beasts with whom I live.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-18373357234952400172015-08-13T10:12:41.716-07:002015-08-13T10:12:41.716-07:00Very touching and heartfelt post about memory.
I&#...Very touching and heartfelt post about memory.<br />I've been taken back through a lot of memories these last two weeks.<br />Some are seared deep. I've yet to totally understand but my guess is that "BAD" ones must have been an important way to keep us and all of our ancestors safe that is why we remember with a lot more clarity.<br />I love how you express your thoughts and share Tungsten with us, still.ANGEL ABBYGRACEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777233381092226583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-21251387838198691412015-08-13T08:08:56.309-07:002015-08-13T08:08:56.309-07:00John
if you would be interested in doing a Mouseb...John<br /><br />if you would be interested in doing a Mousebreath interview, please let me know. It's an online digital magazine all about cats. Every Friday Jan with the Funny Farmer Felines, writes up an "interview" with cats from around the blogsphere. Interview questions are based on the cat's point of view. <br /><br />Jan will email you a set of questions, typically 7 or 8, you can answer using all the cats voices or choose one in particular; it's free of charge and there's no set time limit on getting back to her with your answers; except that of reasonable time frame<br /><br />You may be pressed for time or not interested and I understand, but I think it would be great fun to see your crew featured. <br /><br />I'm including a link to the magazine for your perusal<br /><br />http://mousebreath.com/<br /><br />Enjoy your day !<br /> <br />Laurada tabbies o trout townehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08716543768517442543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-14315274879673754632015-08-13T04:19:20.354-07:002015-08-13T04:19:20.354-07:00Memory is such a wonderful thing. Memories lie dor...Memory is such a wonderful thing. Memories lie dormant in your mind and then something suddenly pushes them to the forefront. I had only yesterday said the same thing in a comment. May all your memories of your beloved Tungsten be happy ones.Memories of Eric and Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895995542393169845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-1683466116872161222015-08-12T20:03:55.688-07:002015-08-12T20:03:55.688-07:00Wonderful post and such sweet memories of your lov...Wonderful post and such sweet memories of your lovely Tungsten. You truly have a gift for writing.Sakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508656442667275102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-89634064633833642892015-08-12T19:04:40.891-07:002015-08-12T19:04:40.891-07:00This post brought tears to my eyes.it doesn't ...This post brought tears to my eyes.it doesn't seem like it has been 5 months, time goes by too quickly! Loved reading your memories of Tungsten & how they just slip into your thoughts. These are beautiful memories that you shared with us and I thank you. Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09807487427206982481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-14193737889602337322015-08-12T17:30:27.670-07:002015-08-12T17:30:27.670-07:00What a beautiful post. Memories of our loved ones ...What a beautiful post. Memories of our loved ones come upon is so suddenly. Thank you for writing about dear Tungsten. I love the "Christmas" photo. From Eileen and JessicaEileen (missing Jessica very much)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05139009582829996379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-20346066953569619372015-08-12T15:03:35.056-07:002015-08-12T15:03:35.056-07:00John...this post is amazing, well written, from th...John...this post is amazing, well written, from the heart, and while I didn't start following your blog until just a few months ago, I appreciate your sharing this and feel as if I know Tungsten all the more. I am serious when I say, you SHOULD put your writings to print; either paper or Kindle, for those who dont follow your blog..... to enjoy. Laurada tabbies o trout townehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08716543768517442543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-73700570822798384642015-08-12T08:44:05.688-07:002015-08-12T08:44:05.688-07:00That was a lovely post, beautifully written. Think...That was a lovely post, beautifully written. Thinking of you and sending purrs and peace, as you remember your beloved Tungsten. Fuzzy Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505853082591216696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-46911542022321910502015-08-12T08:42:44.141-07:002015-08-12T08:42:44.141-07:00it can be so hard when those memories sneak up on ...it can be so hard when those memories sneak up on you....but we hope the happy ones bring you some joyRandom Felineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591546634183113556noreply@blogger.com