Was there a cat at the Incarnation? I have never made a study of the art work for the birth of Jesus but it would seem that a realistic depiction of a stable would have a few cats for catching mice and other pests. That was their primary function and they are a part of farm life.
The reason I am focusing on cats is that my wife will soon be returning from Japan, she is in the air as I write, and I am afraid that the cat will not transfer its affection back to her. Don’t get me wrong, I am not a cat hater. I am also not an animal lover. I can enjoy your animal at your home where you clean up and provide when you are out of town. I don’t enjoy them enough to want to do that myself.
If she had been gone a day or two this would not be a problem. As it is the cat seems to have imprinted on me. She sleeps on or near me. She follows me around the house. She seems to be my constant companion. What am I going to do if this is permanent. My wife will then want to get another cat. The animal has now taken a position on my desk where she can stare at me.
Maybe this will last until I travel to Japan and the cat can imprint back.
I hope not.
homo unius libri
Oh, the conundrums of a cat owner! - lol
ReplyDeleteMy wife is the cat owner, I just live in the same house.
DeleteGrace and peace