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Grandma Set Out Two Lawn Chairs for Sunset. Licorice Had a Better Idea.

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The sun is slipping behind the neighbors' rooftops, and the whole backyard has gone warm and amber. Grandma Odessa sits in a folding green lawn chair, wearing a buttery yellow cardigan over a flowered blouse, glasses on and a quiet smile on her face. An empty chair waits beside her, but Licorice prefers the grass at her feet. His black coat soaks up the last light, and his golden eyes look out toward the camera as if he's taking his job as evening lookout very seriously. Behind them, a weathered fence, clay pots, and a little watering can sit in the soft glow.

Evenings like this are good for more than the view. Cats are crepuscular, which means many of them are naturally most active around dawn and dusk. That's why your cat may suddenly perk up, patrol the yard, or start zooming around the house just as the day winds down. If your cat spends time outside, sunset is a smart time to bring them in, since the evening hours can bring more wildlife and traffic and are harder to supervise. An indoor play session before dinner can channel that twilight energy into a game instead of a nighttime prowl.

For now, though, nobody is in a hurry. Odessa has her chair, Licorice has his patch of grass, and the sky is doing all the work. It's the kind of simple ending to a day that never really goes out of style.

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