Thank you @goldenoakfarm, it is so true, the best writing comes at night sometimes.... that's when most of the ideas run through and out of my head to be lost somewhere in the dark... today's writing made it to the forefront, lol.

Me too, lots of pets, many living to a ripe old age. We had a black cat who lived to seventeen too, it is amazing how long they live.

So sorry about your barn cat, belated condolences.

As always, thanks for checking me out.