gravedigger
I just dug a hole in my upper backyard. It’s about two feet deep. It’s for the cat. Cremation costs $180 for an individual and $105 for a communal. Very very odd, the pet cremation business. The man that I spoke with at the pet crematory was stereotypically unctuous. He consoled me for my loss and asked if I wanted an urn. I didn’t try to explain that I was feeling buoyant and relieved. I just said I was hoping to spend a lot less money and said goodbye.
There’s a lot of trash buried in my upper backyard. Rusty flattened cans and broken glassware. I pulled out one small bottle in perfect shape except for the rusted screw top. The inside was coated with the dregs of a white powder suspension. There are letters on the bottle, but I’ll let my son try to decipher them.
As far as the cat, I am tremendously thankful to her little spirit for leaving us so swiftly and sweetly. And with beautiful timing, just before the solstice.
Sorry about the kitty, Catherine. I bet digging the hole was hard with the icy weather you have been having. I have a variety of animals buried in wherever I am living. It is my family’s custom to do that.
Catherine, My prayers for your little cat’s passing into pet heaven. I hope you didn’t have to bury him alone. Sounded lonely digging that grave in the backyard.