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A grandma in glasses and a gray cardigan does a crossword at a breakfast table while an Abyssinian cat sits beside the page. 14 / 29

Grandma Loretta Was Stuck on Seven Across. Saffron Looked Like She Knew the Answer.

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A newspaper crossword lies on the wooden breakfast table, pencil poised over a half-filled grid. Grandma Loretta leans in thoughtfully, glasses on, gray cardigan over a blue tee, a mug of coffee and a buttered slice of toast beside her. Saffron has made herself comfortable right next to the puzzle, front paws neatly placed on the table, ears pricked tall, and eyes fixed on the page as if she has a strong opinion about seven across. A dish rack, glasses, and a roll of paper towels sit by the sunny kitchen window behind them.

Word puzzles are a popular daily ritual for many older adults, giving the mind a gentle workout and the morning a pleasant rhythm. Cats seem to love joining in, and there is a reason. Paper rustles, pencils move, and a person sitting still is an easy target for attention. Abyssinians in particular are known for wanting to be involved in everything. If your cat insists on sharing breakfast, keep a few things in mind. Butter and many dairy products can upset a cat's stomach, and coffee is harmful to pets. A spot of their own on a nearby chair or windowsill can satisfy their need to be close.

Whether or not Saffron knows the answer, she certainly looks confident. The crossword may take a little longer with a furry co-solver, but Grandma Loretta does not seem to mind the company one bit.

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