R.I.P. to my beloved house cat Jingles, who passed away suddenly on Friday, at the age of eight. He was positively a rascal--he used to agitate his water dish before drinking, burrow under covers, love-bite when playing, turn up his nose at almost anything but his kibble (notable exceptions: sweet peas & dry cereal), show off for company, & lounge in front of the computer screen. My cousin & I buried him in the backyard, & he'll be missed every day.