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Grandpa Dropped the Old Tailgate to Rest by the Field. Sapphire Hopped Up Too.

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The old truck's tailgate is dented and rusted, but it makes a fine seat at the edge of the open field. Grandpa Walter sits on it in his tan cable-knit cardigan, glasses on and a soft smile under his white beard, looking down at his companion. Sapphire sits beside him on the metal, one dark paw resting on the edge, chin raised and blue eyes turned toward the sky. A basket of garden gloves rests in the truck bed, a blue watering can and clay pots lie in the weeds, and golden grass stretches back toward a line of distant trees.

Siamese cats are often described as dog-like in their devotion, and many enjoy following their people around the house and yard. Some can even be trained to walk on a harness and leash, which makes outings like this safer. A cat that is comfortable outdoors still needs supervision, especially in open country where wildlife, traffic and tall grass can lead to trouble. Checking for ticks and burrs after time in fields is a good habit, and parked vehicles should always be checked before starting them, since cats like to hide in warm, sheltered spots under hoods and wheels.

Sitting on a tailgate and watching the countryside is a timeless kind of rest. For older adults, these unhurried moments outdoors can be deeply restorative.

Sapphire seems to be studying the clouds while Walter studies her. Neither of them is in any rush to go home.

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