"she's really becoming a civilized cat"

david is petting nene on his lap, talking to her, as she lets out her signature purr-meow that says, "oh yeah. right there. that's the spot."

so nene has had a rough time recently, what with me being on the bookmobile for 2 weeks and david leaving town to speak in utah. when he returned, nene decided her favorite sitting spot--the sofa--would never be the same. we were worried, annoyed, and sad, because nene was in pretty bad shape.

and now, barely over a week since sleepless nights and hours spent at the vet, nene is in plumb form on our new sofa.

we're hoping this lasts: nene happy, sofa unsoiled. yow.

unique request

david and i were on an urgent quest today, searching for a sofa to replace the beloved green one, compromised by a homesick kitty (check out a photo, mere hours before the incident). such a lovely sofa, a remnant of an era that is now in our past.

we walked the streets of the mission district seeking another piece that would catch our eyes and also fit in my car. when we crossed the threshold of yet another vintage shop, a salesperson inquired if he could take my picture with an item to show a potential customer. eager to help, i obliged:


lucky for me, david caught it on film.

and lucky for us, we found, bought, and drove home a sofa from the shop next door.