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Grandma Edie Spread a Blanket on the Lawn to Rest Her Eyes. Pebble Moved In Fast.

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A green canvas blanket has been spread across the grass, and both of its occupants have drifted off. Grandma Edie lies on her side, glasses still on, curly gray hair fanned against the fabric, cable-knit cardigan pulled snug. Curled right against her, nose to paws, is Pebble, his striped gray coat rising and falling in slow breaths. The garden behind them is a little untamed, with a wooden fence, a clothesline, and a few potted flowers, and the day has a soft, hazy light that makes napping feel like the only reasonable plan.

Cats choose their sleeping spots carefully, and curling up next to a person says a lot. Cats are most vulnerable when sleeping, so they usually pick places where they feel safe. Choosing to nap pressed against someone is a strong sign of trust and attachment. The curled position also helps a cat conserve body heat, which is why you see it more on cool days. For people, an outdoor nap is a pleasant treat, but it is wise to watch sun exposure, keep water nearby on warm days, and check for ticks afterward if you have been lying in tall grass, both on yourself and on your pet.

Neither of them will be checking anything for a while. The breeze is gentle, the grass is soft, and the only sound is a distant bird or two. When they wake, it will probably be at the same moment, blinking at each other as if they had planned it all along.

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