He's a real cool cat.

My cat, Loverboy, is sunbathing. By the sliding glass doors. In my studio. He's flat on his back. Relaxed as relaxed as a cat can be. Ah, the wonder of a cat. Loverboy teaches me so much. About the pleasures of life. How to take advantage of the every day little things. Such as the sunshine. Cats like to be warm. Very warm. They like to cuddle. They like to snooze. And peek at you from the narrow slits in their eyelids. Eventually, a squirrel will happen by. On the deck just outside the doors. And that will arouse Loverboy. He'll be curious. Intent. Getting up slowly. Because he doesn't want the squirrel to see his movement. And Loverboy will be captivated. Thrilled. After all, he's having a perfect day. Worshipping. The sun. And the fact that he's a real cool cat. Even when he's delightfully warm. --Jim Broede