XiaoDouzi and Huanhuan “Xiaodouzi”, the name of a little dog, means “a little bean” in Chinese; while “Huanhuan”, is the name of a big cat, meaning pleasure. They are two sweethearts of my mother-in-law. Since her two sons left for Canada, they have been wiping out her loneliness. Besides the different meaning of their names, they differ in looks, habit and food. Xiaodouzi, with short snow-white hair, is more like a snowy ball. Four black …showed first 75 words of 545 total…

…showed last 75 words of 545 total…eater of all eatable things, while Huanhuan is a ‘gastronome’”. My mother-in –law always says. In short, Xiaodouzi is a gregarious guy and his vigor constantly brings laughter. On the other hand, Huanhuan is solitary and shuns the mundane world. Even his owner uses the same way to obtain the spiritual relief from boring chores. Moreover, the manner of its peacefully sleeping can help her reach the realm of mediation. Both pets are her favorite.