In today's cheery, good news....

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....we lost poor Sasami last night. She was twelve. We think she had colon cancer, but can't really be sure. We couldn't afford to take her to a vet, so we just had to wait it out. Fortunately, she didn't seem to be in much pain, and was mobile until the last few hours. Not a good way to end the summer. At all. I am going to miss my poor, dear baby.