In memory of FUP
As posted on Powells.com
(photo also from Powells.com)
Zooey speaks, chasing the quiet. The others are thankful just to hear a voice, to escape their own thoughts.
He says, “I stayed overnight once with a woman whose mother had asked for a coffin with a glass lid so she could see all her friends dancing at the wake, giving thanks for the forces that brought them together.”
“Did they do it?” Bagheera asks.
“Not the glass lid. But apparently it made everyone feel better, telling the story. And they did dance.”
Fup wasn’t much of a dancer, but she had her moments.
Bear confirms, “We should dance.”
Soon, but not quite yet. When they’re ready, no doubt Oreo and Chester will be the ones to get them started.
…I was lucky enough to work with FUP at Powell’s Technical Bookstore while I was planning our sock site several years ago. She was a crotchety old tabby who took long naps in between walking the aisles of books. Her very presence made the life-dramas that seemed to occur during that time more bearable for me and everyone else working there. She was appreciative of every bit of scratching and sweet talk that came her way and I know it is a sad week at that store. I found out this morning while watching the local news, and while I like to keep the Sock Journal full of happy thoughts I also thought it appropriate to honor the passing of this great cat whose memory will live on in the many fun stories of her adventures at Powell’s.
November 1st, 2007 at 7:44 am
I’m so sorry–such a sad loss. It is always sad when animals die–they ask for nothing but love. Rest in peace sweet kitty!
November 1st, 2007 at 9:38 am
I actually saw Fup a few times–I love having cats (and dogs) in stores.
Bless you, Fup!
November 1st, 2007 at 10:07 am
……thank you for this share……..
November 2nd, 2007 at 5:40 pm
So sad. RIP.