Very sad day. Heard from grandma that my cat Kzin has died while I was away in California. I’ve had her since I was 17.

Science fiction author and podcaster
Very sad day. Heard from grandma that my cat Kzin has died while I was away in California. I’ve had her since I was 17.
Geek's Guide to the Galaxy is a podcast hosted by author David Barr Kirtley and produced by Lightspeed Magazine editor John Joseph Adams. The show features conversations about fantasy & science … Read more
[…] She was perfectly healthy up until two days ago, when she went into kidney failure. Her sister Kzin died back in August. Both times while I was away. In her youth Hobbes was the proverbial […]
My grandfather Roger Barr passed away early this morning at the age of 98. He was my mom’s father, and was my last surviving grandparent. He was being cared for by my uncle Steve (his son) and aunt Denice — both medical professionals — and was still sharp and good-humored in his final days. Yesterday […]
As someone that has just listened to your podcast for the first time this weekend, I wanted to say I really enjoyed it, and will listen to the back catalogue.
I hope this comment distracts you for a moment from your grief. Take good care.
Thanks, Marcel.