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Grandma Edie Set Out Two Lawn Chairs for the Sunset. The Other One Didn't Stay Empty.

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The sky over the back fence has turned peach and rose, and the porch lamp has just flickered on. Grandma Edie sits in a folding lawn chair, wrapped in a sage quilted vest and a cozy brown sweater, her face turned toward the fading light with a peaceful little smile. In the green canvas chair right beside her, Miso has settled in like she owns it, front paws tucked under her chest, ears relaxed, and blue eyes half closed as the evening cools. The yard around them is quiet and full of potted plants, tall grasses, and a weathered wooden fence glowing in the last of the sun.

Evening is a favorite time for many cats, as they are crepuscular, meaning they are naturally most active at dawn and dusk. That is also when mosquitoes, wildlife, and traffic can be more active, so it is a good time to keep an indoor cat close or supervised. Flea and tick prevention is worth discussing with your vet if your cat spends time outdoors, even in a fenced yard. Many cats also enjoy a designated outdoor seat; a chair or cushion that is always theirs can encourage them to stay near you instead of wandering.

The sun slips away, the sky deepens to blue, and two friends sit side by side in their matching chairs. Neither of them says a word, and neither of them needs to.

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