Cat Behavior
Happy July 4 – Cat Behaviorist Rita Reimers
Today I wanted to share a precious personal memory of my deceased parents with you … As you know, I lost mom unexpectedly last October, and my dad only 5 weeks later in November …
On July 4 it always reminds me when my parents and I live in Buffalo in the Riverside area (from 5 to 10 years) before moving to the ‘Burbs.
We were so lucky! We lived right in front of Riverside Park, where there were walks and the usual arcade food. My childhood friend PAM, who lived across the street, remembers everything, I’m sure.
We loved the walks, but they were the fireworks that we all expect. I who embarked on my pjs, mom, dad and neighbors would sit in garden chairs in the parking lot of our apartment complex, with a frequent view of the show. I used to say that the fireworks were for me, since July is my month of birth.
My dad was an avid amateur photographer at that time, and took wonderful photos of the fireworks, timing the camera to catch them in their eyes. I wish he had some of those slides (yes, he always took slides at the time).
I miss those days, and I revived them today in my mind with happy tears.
Happy July 4 to my parents in heaven, and also to all of you …