Ironically sometimes we see our pets as our family literally, and so buy pets that even look like us and have our characteristics. Even still we also sometimes hang out with people who are either opposites of ourselves or whom are very much like ourselves. I see similarities to you and Ralph. You have many avatars, and I wonder are you too elusive and play games and let other things represent you while also being very productive in building things; even that of the things of Gold that will stand the test of time in the important Eternal things of life? Ironic if it were to be true - Right?!!..
This is beautiful !
I have a cat that's like a dog. His name is Pallina, because when we got him in 2009 he was like a little ball.
He loves me the best. Follows me around all day. Needs hugs and affection. If I'm on the couch he cuddles up next to me and just stays there. He's so sweet. When I'm at the sink doing dishes, he "climbs" all the way up to almost my waist to be petted.
Remember, I'm talking about my cat, not my husband. Well, OK, he's nice too.
This is exactly what he looked like as a baby kitten:
And this is him now:::
Smile. Kidding aside - a very cute cat. He will make a great slipper someday when he get's a mate to go with the set. (Kidding) 
Yeah, I see it now - I see Pallina's 'Italian' in him now as he has gotten older.....
Ralph's spaceship had an unexpected visitor...
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Yes, MEOW translated in the original G(R)EEK means "ME": (Myself, however, the etymology also includes the all-inclusive us) "OW": Meaning we collectively OWE the cat everything. That is their Universal Language foo shoo.
You are on your own with the Babbling joke...As Mc Hammer once said, "You can't touch this." I will mimic him only changing two words, "I won't touc
As far as the slipper joke, I want you to know I love all cats - I think we should all own a pair of them! Smile....I hope this holds up in court! Smile.
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