Here are the names of my cats, past and present, given in the order in which we met:
Guido Jeffrey — So named because he was already named "Guido" when I took him home with me. Jeffrey was the young man who'd looked after him before.
Camille Debra — So named because she was already named "Camille" when I took her home with me. Debra was the young woman who'd kept her before.
Rita Jennifer — So named because she was already named "Rita" when I took her home with me. Jennifer was the young woman who'd kept her before.
Sesheta Gray — I named her after the ancient Egyptian goddess of history-writing: Sesheta. I later learned the family who'd brought her to the animal shelter had named her "Gray."
Michaela Kristin — Her first name was inspired by Doctor Quinn: Medicine Woman. My friend Mike had helped me with transportation when Sesheta was expecting and then again after Michaela was born, so I had to work his name into the scenario somehow. Kristin is a very dear friend of mine.
Tonya Robin — As she is an all-black cat, she reminded me of a similar cat rescued by my former friend Tonya. Robin is another long-time (female) friend of mine.
Ricky Bryan — My best-ever snuggle buddy was gregarious in a manner which recalled my former friend Ricky. Bryan is a long-time friend.
Mister Cat — This guy was Mayor of the Feline Neighborhood and remained totally out of doors. He granted us daily audiences and revealed his soft heart, but in a dignified way befitting his office. So, I decided "Mister Cat" was the proper way to address him.
Of these cats, only Michaela and Tonya remain.
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Guido Jeffrey — So named because he was already named "Guido" when I took him home with me. Jeffrey was the young man who'd looked after him before.
Camille Debra — So named because she was already named "Camille" when I took her home with me. Debra was the young woman who'd kept her before.
Rita Jennifer — So named because she was already named "Rita" when I took her home with me. Jennifer was the young woman who'd kept her before.
Sesheta Gray — I named her after the ancient Egyptian goddess of history-writing: Sesheta. I later learned the family who'd brought her to the animal shelter had named her "Gray."
Michaela Kristin — Her first name was inspired by Doctor Quinn: Medicine Woman. My friend Mike had helped me with transportation when Sesheta was expecting and then again after Michaela was born, so I had to work his name into the scenario somehow. Kristin is a very dear friend of mine.
Tonya Robin — As she is an all-black cat, she reminded me of a similar cat rescued by my former friend Tonya. Robin is another long-time (female) friend of mine.
Ricky Bryan — My best-ever snuggle buddy was gregarious in a manner which recalled my former friend Ricky. Bryan is a long-time friend.
Mister Cat — This guy was Mayor of the Feline Neighborhood and remained totally out of doors. He granted us daily audiences and revealed his soft heart, but in a dignified way befitting his office. So, I decided "Mister Cat" was the proper way to address him.
Of these cats, only Michaela and Tonya remain.
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