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The Frost Made Patterns on the Window, and a Calico Kitten Studied Every One

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Frost has drawn silvery ferns across the windowpane, and a calico kitten on the sill is studying them with great care. Her coat is a patchwork of white, orange and black, her whiskers catch the light and her eyes are fixed on the edge of a pine cone wreath hanging in the glass. Soft lamplight and a knitted blanket make the room feel warm against the cold outside.

Cats are fascinated by windows because they offer a free show of birds, leaves, snow and passing neighbors. A windowsill perch gives them exercise for the eyes and mind, and it is a good outlet for a kitten who loves to watch. In winter, glass can be chilly, so a folded blanket or a padded cat shelf makes the spot comfortable. Calico describes a coat pattern rather than a breed, and nearly all calicos are female because of the way the genes for orange and black are carried. Keep wreaths and real greenery out of chewing range, since some plants can irritate or poison pets, and ask your vet if you are unsure.

The frost will melt by afternoon, but this kitten will keep watching until the last flake falls. She may not understand the season, but she certainly understands a good view. That is plenty of reason to sit very still and look out at the white world for another hour.

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