Facts are the enemy of truth.
- Don Quixote - "Man of La Mancha"
The facts and the truth should be one and the same. However, many times what we believe to be the truth will later be dispelled by the introduction of the facts. Often this is unintentional brought on by misinformation. Other times this occurs when people dig in their heels and insist their version of the story is the truth.
At about 4 months old, Rosie joined our family in October 1997. He was such a sweet little thing. He was about 6 pounds with big feet and big ears. They didn't seem to match the rest of him, but I knew he would grow into them. He was going to be a big cat. If you think Rosie is a strange name for a male cat, you can read how he got his name here.
After many years of chronic allergies, sinus problems and several rounds of diabetes, we arrived at the celebration of his 16th birthday on June 1, 2013, although the actual date is unknown.
I went to my local Walmart for supplies.
I opened a can of chicken to make chicken salad - especially so that Rosie
could lick the can. It is a treat he enjoys very much, and after all,
it is his day!
That was good, mama.
This was a 10 oz. can of chicken. As you can see, it is just "head sized".
Clean up time!
How do I look?
Birthday cake, courtesy of Food Lion. No, Rosie did not eat the cake. He's more of a french fry, pizza crust kinda cat. We call him our carb kitty.
And now, here's Rosie lapping up his birthday treat.
Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. "Pooh?" he whispered.
"Yes, Piglet?"
"Nothing," said Piglet, taking Pooh's hand. "I just wanted to be sure of you."- A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
As I was searching for today's quote, this simple, short conversation between these two characters struck me and made me think. It's true. Sometimes just holding someone's hand can make all the difference. Friendship, love, or just knowing someone is there for you, that simple gesture is a comforting reassurance.
Dig the well before you are thirsty. - Chinese Proverb
This has many applications and means that you should be prepared to meet whatever life throws at you. Be proactive...don't wait for an emergency, they never happen at a good time.
While Memorial Day is often viewed as the unofficial start of summer and celebrated with picnics, parties and barbecues, it is a holiday that all Americans should take to heart. It is the day when we honor the many men and women in the military who died while serving their country. We owe these men and women a huge debt of gratitude because they were willing to give their lives that we might remain the free country our forefathers envisioned and dedicated their lives to making a reality.
So as we take to the roads, the beaches and the back yards, let us take a moment to remember them and say a special thank you for their sacrifice. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend.
Facts are the enemy of truth.
