A few weeks ago Miss Gemini (Ping's sweetie) had a very good
post about what inspires her to blog. It was a thoughtful posting and I encourage
you to read it if you haven't already.
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We started off blogging simply as a way to keep some recorded journal of
our daily (or as close to daily as I could come) life.
But, as time has gone on we've seen it become more.
Although, my primary reason is still the same.
I want a record.
I love to take photographs, and all 5 cats are perfect models for me.
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I don't think a lot of cat bloggers or perhaps bloggers who are new
realize, just as I didn't when I first began, that there is more
to discover as you grow into your blog and into your
friendships.
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Now I understand there are losses that need to be gently accepted.
It's hard.
For myself, I find I lose a little of my own beloved kitties each time
we have to say farewell. You realize their own fragile life span.
It does make you appreciate them quite a bit more.
Because you just never know.
The little furry love of my life is now 13 and I know her days are shorter
rather than longer and I hold her a bit closer knowing that.
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But there are other discoveries too.
Some very good, and some not so good.
We all go through them.
Perhaps not feeling accepted or maybe acknowledged.
For me, that's OK.
I was always the rather quiet one who sat back.
Never popular or unpopular.
Just there.
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Our little blog is the same.
That's OK.
It's for them and me.
It's our memory.
And I will always be grateful to be able to look back.
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The constraints on my time may ebb and flow,
and I may not be able to get to visit as often as I like,
but I will always try.
I still enjoy the journey and I hope you do as well.
