RIP, Socks, the Former First Cat

According to CNN, Socks, the Clinton's First Feline, was put down this morning after a bout with cancer at Three Notch Veterinary Clinic in Hollywood, Maryland.

A stray, Socks was adopted by Chelsea Clinton when her father was governor of Arkansas. He was brought to the White House, but often spent time in the basement, and when the Clintons moved to Westchester County, he lived with Bettie Currie, the 42nd POTUS' secretary, as Bill Clinton was allergic to cats.

I know my Elmora thought highly of Socks, especially as it was designated as the First Cat. Elmora looks a lot like Socks.

I guess the Clintons weren't present when Socks went to Rainbow Bridge, but sounds like the Vets did an able job in doing what they could to make Socks comfortable in the twilight of his years.

Nice Thought: Rainbow Bridge

An Edwards supporter sent me a note about the Rainbow Bridge.

I'd like to think that's where Mattie is. As a UU, I don't know. I'm more into the journey than the destination, but comforting thoughts are always welcome.

While I'm at it, my condolences to Fred Baron's family. I've not mentioned him here before, but Fred was a gifted attorney of justice for the little people, just like JRE. He gave back to his friends, and in particular, JRE, in a renting a plane of his for less prices in order for JRE to conduct his campaign and stretch the dollars. I saw the plane once when I went to meet JRE in Bloomington, IL last year for a house party-fundraiser. Fred passed away yesterday in battling cancer, possibly about the same time of the passing our Mattie.

Thank you Fred Baron. You were good to many people, and especially the Democratic Party.

And thank you, Mattie. You gave more to us than we could have possibly asked. Hope you are running under that rainbow.