Members of the feline species can both amuse and infuriate. Some people never learn to appreciate them. I have known a few cats, though, that could charm the most hardened cat haters. The antics of one such creature were inspiration for the story, Fritz.
Even a person who loves cats, as I do, can be exasperated at times by bad behavior. A next door neighbor in the 1980’s had a habit of adopting annoying strays. One of them was so awful that a person who shall remain nameless drove it out of the neighborhood, far enough that it could not find its way back. (It took two trips.) Though it sounds like a terrible thing to do, the neighbors who suffered through its five AM howling, and the messes it left on their porches, were thankful to be rid of the varmint.
Over the years, I have had the pleasure of knowing some rare individuals. Buddy, the subject of the brief essay, Intoxication, was one in a million, or maybe a billion. What other cat has sat on a piano bench and played the instrument with his front paws. You would not believe what piece of music he was playing when caught on one occasion.
When I find a few free moments, I will add to this section. The cats I have known should provide a wealth of inspiration.
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Fritz
Archie Buckles had never seen a cat like Fritz in all his fifty-nine years. Elegant black and white markings on his fur resembled a tuxedo. Archie found Fritz’s little black mustache especially striking, though he would never admit it to anyone. Everyone knew Archie hated cats, especially annoying cats like Fritz… Click here for full story
Intoxication
I always think of Buddy when I peel carrots. Maybe there are other creatures with a similar fondness for the vegetable, but Buddifur was unique in so many ways that I tend to think not...Click here for full story