I had to put my cat Neptune down on Monday.

I now have a personal grudge against kidney disease.

I'm ok, and the other cats are ok, but looking over at his favorite corner of my bed and seeing it empty... doesn't feel too great.

I don't think it helps that this is now the third year in a row that one of the cats has died, and the second time due to chronic illness.

I just miss my stripey boy.

I'm making some progress on my work, but I need a little time.