Broken nail--bummer

Today I was out playing in the snow when I broke my dew claw. I tried to hide it from mom but she saw pink spots in the snow and made me come inside to rest it. I told her I just bumped it and I put ice on it right away so it will be okay....throw the ball one more time, ma!

She wasn't buying it. Inside I went. It's a wonder humans ever manage to get anything done.

R.I.P. Squeaky Cat toy, 1999-2000

Oh Squeaky, how I miss you! Even after all these years,
nothing has filled the void. I wrote this for you the other day.

__________Squeaky Cat_____________

How your bumps massaged my gums!
I chewed on you, but we were chums
You made such a satisfying squeak
One day you fell silent, not even a 'peep!'

I tried to revive you by licking your nose
I felt such sorrow, right down to my toes
I'm man enough to admit I shed many a tear
For it was all my fault--I had bit off your ear!
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--Rommel, 2005