It is with great sadness that I say my wonderful cat of 21 years, Buttons has left us. I made a promise to myself that I would write a fitting tribute to the first pet that I ever called my own.

I have barely slept since Sunday, grabbing some sleep sporadically, an hour here, and hour there trying to hold onto some hope that her condition would improve but knowing in the back of my mind that it probably would not and I did not want to miss a moment of time to spend with her. I'm...

Without covering it in syrup.

You're welcome.

I want tacos.