Simon

A few years after Gordon left home, Simon showed up outside my parents' office building. As they exited the front door, he sprung out of the bushes and circled the parking lot doing a handstand on the seat of a unicycle. They took him home immediately.

With the hint of a French accent, Simon told them of his tenure with the Cirque du Soliel. He had to quit his high wire act after a fall that broke his front paw. On the mend, Simon enjoyed his new surroundings at home with The Mother Kitty, though The Mother Kitty was not as thrilled. It took years, but she secretly tolerates him now.

On a typical day, Simon roams the yard, inspecting every change from the day before — in the air and on land. He enjoys sunbathing by the fish pond, reading and writing philosophy, and helping Dad with his art projects in the garage. More than anything, though, Simon loves a lap. In his spare time, he continues to practice his old circus tricks and to exercise, walking in circles and making frequent u-turns. These skills helped him score a spot as star point guard for the Boston Celtics and, together, they went on to win a championship in 2008! You may know him as Rajon Rondo, but don't tell anybody.