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Grandpa Wen Opened the Morning Paper. Misty Decided It Was Her Bed Now.

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The morning paper is spread open across Grandpa Wen's lap, but the headlines are mostly hidden now. Misty has curled into a tight, fluffy circle right on top of the pages, tail wrapped around her body, face tucked in, fast asleep. Grandpa Wen, in a gray sweater vest over a blue plaid shirt, looks down at her with a quiet, resigned smile, still holding the edges of the newspaper as if he might finish the article someday. A coffee mug, keys, a tissue box, and a potted plant rest on the table beside the couch.

Cats lying on newspapers, books, and keyboards is a classic feline habit, and there are a few good reasons for it. Paper can feel pleasantly warm and holds the scent of the person who was just handling it. It also sits right where its owner's attention is focused, which tells the cat that this is an important spot. Cats sleep a lot, often well over half the day, and they tend to choose places that feel safe and warm. A lap provides both. Ragdolls in particular are known as lap cats and often seek out close contact with their favorite people. If your cat's lap habits get in the way of reading, a heated cat bed or a soft blanket next to you can be a tempting alternative.

For older adults, these quiet, unhurried moments with a pet can be a gentle source of comfort and companionship in the daily routine.

The crossword can wait, and the sports page will still be there tomorrow. Grandpa Wen has decided that today's top story is a sleeping cat.

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