The critters really do make things better, if a little hairier (literally!) THe kitten is the spitting image of a favorite kitty friend from my youth, named Evinrude. He'd follow me outside to lay in the sun when I was in a 17 yo sunbathing mode (i.e. before the link to melanoma from too much sunbathing was discovered), and the little critter would lie next to me and pant. Cute when a cat does that - never had another one that did, although haven't done much sunbathing since either. I now have 4 cats and 3 small doggies.

Glad to hear you're feeling more up, and if I ever get down undah I'll make sure to look you up - don't hold your breath though, since I'm looking for a job now! Take care