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The Record Ended, but Grandma Edie Wasn't Getting Up to Change It

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The record player in the corner is spinning something soft and old, and the whole room seems to have slowed down to match it. Grandma Edie sits in an overstuffed armchair in a mint quilted vest and sweater, smiling down at Miso with a look of deep fondness. The Siamese has draped herself across Edie's lap, dark paws crossed neatly, blue eyes half-closed as she rests her cheek near Edie's hand. A stack of records, a pair of glasses, a set of keys, and a coffee mug sit on the side table, and a potted plant and stacked books rest on the shelf in the background.

Many cats are sensitive to sound and prefer quiet, gentle environments. Soft music at a moderate volume is usually well tolerated, and some owners notice their cats seem calmer when calm music is playing. Loud bass or sudden noises, on the other hand, can be stressful. Siamese cats are famously people-focused and often want to be in the middle of whatever their person is doing, which makes a lap during a listening session a natural choice. For older adults, a cat on the lap during a favorite album can be a simple, steady comfort.

The song ends, the needle drifts to the center of the record, and nobody gets up to change it. Edie is not about to disturb a cat this comfortable, and some silences are just as nice as the music.

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