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Grandma Dottie Opened the Morning Paper. Pearl Had Already Picked Her Section.

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Soft morning light drifts through the sheer curtains, falling across a side table with a mug and a potted plant. Dottie has settled into the corner of the sofa in her long oatmeal cardigan, the morning paper open across her lap, ready for a quiet read. That plan has been gently overruled. Pearl has curled up right on top of the newsprint, white body tucked into a tidy loaf, chin resting on a folded page, eyes closed in deep, untroubled sleep. Dottie gazes down at her with a soft little smile, clearly not about to move her.

Why do cats always lie on whatever you're reading? There are a few likely reasons. Paper and laptops hold a bit of warmth, they're right where your attention is focused, and sitting on them puts the cat at the center of your world. Cats also enjoy the slight crinkle and texture of paper, and a lap is already one of their favorite places. If it becomes a daily habit, placing a soft blanket or cat bed next to your reading spot can give your cat a nearby alternative. For many people, though, a sleeping cat on the newspaper is simply the best excuse to slow down.

The headlines can wait. Dottie seems perfectly content to read around the edges, or not at all, while Pearl enjoys the warmest, most important seat in the house.

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