Hi,
First of all, I want to apologize because I too am a person who usually
posts privately rather than to the list.  I will try to do better in the
future.
 
Re: Kid Warning
 
Holly,
Glad to see you venting.  I too would be upset by such behavior.  I hope you
feel better now.  :-)
 
Re: Condolences
 
To those who have lost a fuzzie-friend reciently, I am sorry for you.  I
witnessed a dog hit by a car yesterday.  The dog was killed and, though I
did not know the dog, I was very deeply affected.  I called the owner (who
was at work) and carried the dog to her house and then continued on my way
to work.  There was nothing more I could do.  I still cry a bit when I think
about it.  I am going to put a copy of the Rainbow Bridge poem on her door
along with a poem I wrote about a year ago.  I would like to re-post my poem
for those of you who have lost a fuzzie-friend reciently.
 
TO A FUZZIE GONE
In memory of Racy, Buddy, and all other Fuzzies who have crossed the
Rainbow Bridge.
 
I thought you would live forever,
It was foolish of me, I know.
I just wasn't ready yet.
To have to let you go.
 
I wanted God to give to you,
One last chance to play.
I needed one more fuzzie kiss,
And one more sunny day.
 
Just one more trip out to the park,
And one more ferret game.
Just one more time to hold you near,
And softly sing your name.
 
When you were young and scared at night,
I knew just what to do.
I put a night-light by your bed,
And lay down next to you
 
I learned all I could and gave to you,
The best of ferret care.
I bought you toys and played with you,
I just always figured you'd be there.
 
But now you=B9re gone, my little one.
The Rainbow Bridge to meet.
Oh how I miss your dooking sounds
And the dancing of your feet.
 
But before you leave, I ask of you,
Please bring close your angel light.
Stay with me until the dawn,
For this time it is I, who fear the night.
 
                        Copyright David E. Caudill  1995
 
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Famous Last Words in Role Playing Games's: #072
"Don't be silly.  If this was really the ship's "Self-Destruct Button",
do you think they'd leave it lying around where anyone could press it?"
[Posted in FML issue 1662]