What's in a Name?

When my cat comes up in conversation, I am always asked to explain how I came up with his name. First, I always ask "Have you ever seen CSI Las Vegas?", and then, regardless of the person's answer, say that Nick Stokes is my favorite character.

But wait, there's more. The lead singer of one of my favorite bands, State Radio, is Chad Stokes. I have seen the band in concert three times and have met Chad twice. He is one of the coolest people you can ever hope to meet.

But that's not all. I saw a movie once with a girl named Stokely, and sometimes they called her Stokes. I really liked it at the time I saw the movie, so it always stuck with me.

So there you have it. My cat's name is Stokely, aka Stokes.

The Origin of Stokely

Once upon a time, I went to the beach with my good friend Emily the weekend before finals. After a good nap in the sand, we stopped at a farm stand for something to nibble on during the long drive back to Providence. Thinking only of the refreshing taste of grapes, and not the fact that they'd end up costing us $7, we headed for the checkout. A woman standing nearby called out "Free kitten with every purchase!" and held an adorable 8-week-old gray tiger cat in her arms. To make a long story short, it was love at first sight.

Flash forward through all of the summer, and my cat Stokely and I have moved to Denver, CO. This blog will chronicle his hilarious moments, his stupid moments, his tender moments, and the moments that really piss me off. I hope you enjoy.