Funeral for a Fish

Spike the Calico (age unknown) - of South Jersey, suddenly and unexpectedly departed this life and went home to his Creator on this Thursday afternoon. During his short life, he was an active and fun loving fish. He could often be found swimming round and round his bowl, hiding behind his favorite plastic plants, and schmoozing for food at the waterline.

Cause of death is unknown at this time, but his bowlmate - Louie the Gold - is currently being questioned by authorities regarding what looked like some torn fins and a very large bruise near Spike's mouth. When his owner was asked if another fish will be brought in to keep Louie company, she replied, "I think it might be best for Louie - and any other potential bowlmates - if he were to be kept confined from the general population for the rest of his life a while."

Besides his psychotic bowlmate Louie, Spike is survived by his doting owner and author of this blog, and an unknown number of brothers and sisters who live in fishbowls throughout the Northeast. We will all miss him dearly. A ceremony will be held in the bathroom down the hall this evening. In lieu of flowers, please offer an honorary flush of your toilet in his honor.