It is really hard to say what I will miss most about Oscar. People keep reminding me of different things. But most of all they remind me of how widely loved he was. As news of his death is getting around, I am receiving calls, notes and e-mails from friends and neighbors, neighbors' visitors, people who brought their kids/parents/significant-others to meet him, people who claimed they did not like cats, people who actually are quite allergic to cats. Laura and Perry dubbed him "The Cat Ambassador" for exactly this reason.
Georgie had a theory that in a past life, Oscar was a monk who wanted to come back for a lifetime of little complication, fulfilled needs and lots of love. He certainly got that. And I guess on that note, he is heading somewhere else to be a light for others.
Thanks for 12 charmed years.
