Among his brothers and sisters, Blacky was the Elder and final decision-maker.He felt that the backyard and flowerbed was his "jungle" and made known his resentment at Mom's weedpulling.
Knew that he faded into shadows and used that to his advantage, only opening his eyes when he was ready to be found.
Loved to sleep under the big bush with white flowers.
Insisted on fresh, cold water in a glass.
Loved ice cream and milkshakes and knew unfailingly when you had either.
Knew you wanted to share.
"Did the laundry" daily by sleeping on the clothes-folding table on the stack of clean, folded towels.
Played with the neighbor's small dog.
Patiently raised his girl, Sarah.
Passionately loved being brushed and petted.
Spoke human, saying "out", "yeah", & "no" quite clearly.
Was gentle strength.
Is loved by his family.
Is missed already.
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