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Grandma Edie Grabbed Her Quilt for the Fire. Miso Found the Warmest Spot First.

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The fire is crackling, the logs are glowing orange, and Grandma Edie has pulled the old patchwork quilt right up around her shoulders. She wears a navy quilted vest over a gray sweater, white hair twisted up in a soft bun, and she is smiling down through her glasses at the cat who has claimed the warmest spot of all. Miso, a seal point Siamese with a chocolate-brown mask and bright sapphire eyes, is settled squarely on her lap, wrapped in the quilt's folds and looking out with total satisfaction. Nearby, a basket of yarn, a stack of folded blankets, a mug on the side table, and a pair of reading glasses round out the cozy scene.

Cats love warmth, and Siamese in particular seem to seek out heat, which makes sense for a short-coated breed without a thick undercoat. That love of warmth makes fireplaces a real hazard, though. Sparks, hot glass, and embers can burn curious paws and whiskers, and a tail can swish too close to an open flame. A sturdy fireplace screen, never leaving a fire unattended with pets in the room, and offering a cozy heated bed or blanket at a safe distance all help. Siamese are also famously social and vocal, so many prefer a lap to any bed you can buy.

Miso has no interest in the fire itself. What she loves is the person in front of it. A cold night, a warm quilt, and a purring cat make a pretty perfect evening at Grandma Edie's house.

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