XEUS

I came across bits from a fun writing exercise I did a while back. You find or create basic sentences that tell about a situation, and then attempt to show the same thing through description or detail. Here's my favorite one:

My cat Xeus was happy. [telling]

Xeus hopped up on my lap as I watched the evening news. My brown blanket covered my lap, which to him suggested a possible spot to lay. He flexed his paws gently against a bunching of fabric as I stroked his spotted fur. His rhythmic purr was soothing; his warmth appreciated. [showing]

I got a little chocked up when I found that. I miss him.