A postscript to Sunday's memories: One morning in May 2010, my cat, Sylvia, and I listened to the former Classical station, KFUO, for an extended time. The station was about two months away from changing formats, and I wanted to savor the time it had left. I sat by the stereo through two symphonies by Brahms and Schubert. Sylvia jumped onto my lap and stayed there for the duration. As she purred contentedly, I thought, "A cat who's happy to listen to two symphonies with me and purr blissfully...Sylvia's the perfect cat for me."
If you have a comparable opportunity with your pet, take it. It will only strengthen an already strong bond.
