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The Snow Started Falling on Christmas Eve, and Oliver Took His Seat

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Seated on a window seat with a chunky knit blanket beneath it, a black and white tuxedo cat gazes out at the falling snow. Its green eyes follow the flakes, and its whiskers are lit by the soft winter light. Behind the cat, a small Christmas tree glows beside kraft paper presents, and outside the window, snow covers the trees and the neighbors' roofs. Everything inside is quiet and warm, and everything outside is white and still.

Many cats love a window seat, and it is easy to see why. A window gives them a front-row view of birds, squirrels, and, on a day like this, drifting snow. It is good mental exercise and a way for an indoor cat to stay entertained. A cushion or blanket helps keep the seat warm, and a secure window screen prevents falls. Tuxedo cats are often said to be chatty and playful, though every cat is an individual, and many enjoy quiet moments like this just as much.

We will name this watcher Oliver. He seems to be thinking about something deep, perhaps the way snow changes the world, or how warm the room is by comparison. Winter evenings are made for this kind of quiet watching, and a cat in a window is the perfect companion for it. His green eyes follow every flake with quiet interest.

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