Comment from CrystieCookie999

Excellent

I liked reading this story. I didn't find anything major to fix. Favorite line about Blossom the cat: The kitten zipped around our house like a demented, bright-colored whirlwind,
I am so glad this already has an All Time Best recognition, because it definitely is well-done. Nice share.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2023

Thanks for taking the time to read one of my past stories. I have not written much lately because I'm taking an online course. The course takes much of my time and attention, which leaves little time for writing. I stop by FanStory a couple of times a week to see what is happening.

Comment from Julie Lau

Excellent

Thank you. I loved this sweet story and I love calico (we call them tortoiseshell) cats, and have had several. Brutus (yes, a female) could jump up and pick a mosquito off the wall with her two paws. Stay well,,
Julie L

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Mar-2023

Thank you. I love to meet fellow cat lovers. In my part of the country, a calico is a three-color cat and always has some white markings. A tortoiseshell can have three colors, too, but never any white. Thanks for sharing your amusing cat memory. Best wishes in all you do.

reply by Julie Lau on 10-Mar-2023

Well, that's interesting about the colour difference. So I've owned both. One was a Manx (tail-less), long back legs, hopped like a rabbit and would drive me mad constantly retrieving a squash ball for me to throw when I was trying to study. All the best,
Julie

Comment from w.j.debi

Excellent

It is amazing how quickly one can get attached to a critter. Sounds like she had your heart from the start.
I love the climbing story. My dad was of the opinion that if a cat could get itself somewhere, it could get itself out when it was ready. Sound like Blossom proves that point. It's nice she still takes care of you.
This is an entertaining story and well written. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2023

Thank you. Blossom is a unique character. She still thinks she is a kitten after all these years. I will miss her when she is gone. Then again, Blossom might outlive me in the end.

Comment from Regina Elliott

Exceptional

What a charming story about
your elderly calico cat, Blossom. She's quite a
survivor. Some cats just love
to climb. Years ago, our cat
Cleo loved to climb the
curtains, lol! She was adopted
by a sweet young woman who was training to be a vet
tech, as our new landlord
would not allow Cleo to be in
our rented single wide. Have
a wonderful Sunday. Many
blessings ~

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2023

Thank you, and thanks for sharing your cat story with me. I enjoy meeting other cat lovers.

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

I love this poem you have penned about Blossom. She is a very beautiful cat. Calico cats are very beautiful and different. We have had several calico cats in our life time. Thank you for sharing this. Best wishes in the contest. Teri

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023

Thank you, and thanks for sharing your cat history. I have always been partial to calico cats. Of course, I love all cats, but calicos are my favorite.

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

A sweet and semi sweet "tail" of Blossom the cat. She very had an adventure on the farm and gave you and Desi some interesting times.
Well done.
Blessings and good luck
Janet

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2023

Thank you. Blossom is a unique character. Life will be sad when she is gone.

Comment from damommy

Excellent

What a wonderful story. I have cats, lots of them, and they are such a comfort to me. After I Iost my son, one especially would run to me if I had even a hint of a tear. I can be in one end of the house and he in the other, and he knows. I loved reading about Blossom, a very sweet girl. She's so lucky to have you.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023

Thank you, and thanks for sharing your story with me. Cats are marvelous animals.

Comment from Brandon Clark

Excellent

Very sweet tribute to Blossom! Pets can be just as much trouble as a regular child. But they entertain us and that can be priceless. I really enjoyed reading this, reminds me a lot a cat I had that honestly more like a puppy his whole life...followed me everywhere. They're certainly clever and can sense when we need companionship too.

Very nice! Good luck in the contest,
Brandon

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023

Thank you. Blossom is a unique individual. She has blessed me with her presence for a long time. I hope she sticks around for a few more years.

Comment from F. William Lester

Excellent

Nice tribute. Animals, especially cats and dogs, seem to glom onto us and it's difficult to let go of them. It sure was that way with ours. I had to put our last one down about a year ago and still miss her today. Thanks for the read. Good luck in the contest. Stay well.

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023

Thank you. Yep, the hard part is when we must let them go. Blossom has given me twenty-two years, but I know she can't live forever.

reply by F. William Lester on 21-Feb-2023

You're very welcome.

Comment from LisaMay

Excellent

We can learn a lot from our animal companions, and I see that Aerial has been an inspiration to you in facing challenges. I'm sure you both appreciate each other very much. You described her antics entertainingly in this well written story - she sounds a most interesting cat.

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2023

Thank you for reading and commenting. Blossom is a unique individual. Are years together have been interesting and filled with love.