One night last July, I heard a radio announcer say, "That's the thing about pets. They're just here with us for about 15 or 16 years, and then..."
And then, after a pause, the station went to a commercial break. I still wonder if the host left that sentence dangling on purpose or if she needed to regain her composure. I wouldn't fault her either way. I certainly wouldn't fault her today, as I recall my wonderful cat, Sylvia, whose life ended four years ago.
