Marcello puts me to shame.

I need a cat in my life. More so than a dog. Maybe it’s because cats are more independent than dogs. I like independent companions. Cats tend to steer their own course. And they take care of themselves. Though my cat, Marcello, puts demands on me. Such as being fed. Upon command. And he also requires that I clean his kitty litter box. Daily. In return, I require that Marcello speaks English.  So that we can converse. About any and everything. Marcello is also learning to speak Italian.  With an accent.  To show off. When my Italian amore is with me.  Either in the flesh or on Skype. Marcello puts me to shame. He speaks better Italian than I do. --Jim Broede