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A silver-haired grandma in glasses whittles a block of wood on a porch while a white cat lies in the foreground. 7 / 34

Grandma Dottie Picked Up Her Whittling Knife. Pearl Picked the Best Spot.

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On the weathered blue porch, curls of pale wood are piling up around Dottie's feet. She's bent over a small block of wood, glasses perched on her nose and cardigan sleeves bunched at the elbows, working the knife in slow, careful strokes with a look of quiet concentration. Potted succulents line the railing, and a folded blanket rests on the boards nearby. Right in the foreground, Pearl lies sprawled across the porch, white fur glowing in the soft light, her pale green eyes looking straight out at the world as if she's the real subject of this portrait.

Whittling is a relaxing, hands-on hobby that many people enjoy well into their later years, and it pairs nicely with a calm cat nearby. Still, sharp tools and curious pets call for some care. Keep carving knives in a closed case when not in use, and make sure a cat isn't within reach of the blade while you're working. Wood shavings are generally harmless to sniff, but cats shouldn't chew or swallow them, and treated or painted wood can contain chemicals that aren't safe. A quick sweep after each session keeps the porch tidy and removes any temptation for a playful paw.

Pearl doesn't seem the least bit interested in the carving itself. She has the porch, the breeze, and Dottie close by, and that's more than enough for a contented afternoon.

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