Blogging with Socrates

This is Socrates.  I also call him Socks.  He was born on December 31st, 2008, and came to live with me in late February.

The decision to get him wasn’t an easy one.  I had lost a dear pet who had called my home “his” for about 16 years.  You can never replace a pet, but after some grieving time, you realized that your heart can expand a little bit more to include someone new.  Besides, Misha (the other 4-legged household resident) was starting to get a little cranky without a playmate.

So Socks arrived.  And he crept into my life, my heart, and even my bed.

I don’t usually blog about my pets, but I just sort of felt the urge.  I came home after a trip, and this little guy curled up in my lap and spent the afternoon purring.  If I got up, he’s wait patiently for my return and then pick his spot once again.

Life is good, and my world a better place, because of the adorable little 4-footed friend.  It’s also hard to get writer’s block when you’ve got someone purring you on to creativity.

Anyone else blog with their pets?

Photo:  personal collection