A Philosophical Conversation with Grammy

by Whiskers, Matriarch of Mischief
Good morning, dear friends,

Grammy had one of her rare, and we mean few and far between, almost sleepless nights.  Well, what do you expect when you nap in your chair all afternoon, Grammy?

Fortunately, she hadn't disturbed our sleep through the day - which happens more often than not - so we got our requisite 18 hours in.  As a result we three, Mousie, Sweetie and I, Whiskers, kept her company through the wee hours.   

Where were the boys, you say?  We left them sleeping in the bedroom, Etude under the duvet, Rondo in the marshmallow bed and tippy-toed out to join Grammy on her armchair.  She was in it, we were on it, Sweetie and Mousie on the arms and I in her lap as is my due as Matriarch of this motley crew.

At first we thought we'd just snuggle with her and purr her to sleep.  That didn't work!  The old girl had her nose in a 12th century historical novel full of intrigue and murder and was nearing the end.  Eyes wide, reading voraciously there was no way she was going to settle down too quickly.  At least until the end of the book.  So, we gave up that idea hunkered down and had a wee nap in her lap, draped over her elbow, snuggled against her shoulder and waited her out. 

BUT, as soon as she set that book down we were alert and ready to go.  Not often we girls get to have a natter without masculine interference.   This was a treat and we were taking full advantage.  Coffee pot had been brewing so we poured her a cup, dressed it the way she likes and set it before her.   After a sip she said, "So, what would you like to chat about girls?"

We were so excited the questions just tumbled out our mouths.  They were coming so fast Grammy was having difficulty answering them all.

Are boy cats really made of puppy dog tails?  Yewww, That's gross.  Did you know caterpillar hearts are long and thin and run perpendicular to their length? Why can't Whiskers eat Mousie's food?  Why are the boys bullies? Do you love girl kitties best?  You don't?  Equally?  Huh!  Can we get another girl kitty?  Why is your bed so small?  Is kitty poop precious?  Why do you scoop and bag it then?  Where does it go? Can I have a treat? Can we sell the boys? What is the meaning of life? Why are bananas yellow? Why is your hair grey?  Why don't kitties turn grey when they get old?  How old are you really?  Who's Methuselah?  Why is our food in tins but you have to cook yours?  Can we taste your food?

Finally Grammy's eyes glazed over, coffee forgotten and dozed off.  Mission accomplished.

Have a wonderful day, friends and Stay home, Wash your hands and Don't touch your face.

Comments are welcomed.

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A philosophical chat with Grammy