Life With Lucy

The Middle Ages were difficult times for cats. Man thought them to be messengers of Satan himself, and they were persecuted. Attitudes quickly changed in the 17th. century. The cats helped rid the towns of the plague carrying mice and rats. Cats finally reaped the rewards of their new found respect in the 18th. century. They began to show up in beautiful paintings and books by well known authors and artists. The dog was no longer the only pet of choice.

I'm sure everyone thinks they have the most wonderful pet in the whole world, but they don't. I do! Lucy ranks high above the rest. Her intelligence amazes me on a daily basis. She actually thinks and plans her every move. She can creep up on any prey quieter and more cunning than any Indian Chief. Her agility and skill is a cross between a ballet dancer and a circus performer. She makes the most amazing leaps and bounds. Lucy is quite entertaining, and I look forward to her antics. Without her, I'm like Peter Pan without his shadow. Lucy's best characteristic is, she appreciates the little things that I do for her. Lucy is the best companion anyone could ever ask for. Her devotion surpasses any friendship in my lifetime. She sleeps at the foot of my bed every night, and in the cold winter, she is under the covers with me. I tend to have many sleepless nights, and Lucy stumbles out of bed to be by my side. The mornings are my favorites, as soon as I wake up, she races to my side an "meows" good morning. I spend a great deal of time on my computer, and Lucy has the biggest case of "computer envy". She made it impossible for me to get anything done, so I purchased a small cat bed. I placed her bed next to my computer, and problem solved. I more than spoil my cat. She has several beds in every room in the house. And why several beds? Why not! People have worse addictions than my cat bed spree. Every cat has a cute habit that just makes you melt like sugar in water when you see it. Lucy has a her own toy box filled to the brim with all the hottest cat toys, so she's all the rage. She stands before her toy box picking through her toys just like a small child. After rummaging through all of her toys, she finds the special one. And the games begin! Lucy's worst quality is? She's nosy!!! I have never seen anything like it in my life. If I kept a diary, she would have a master key, and be up on the latest gossip. She's like inspector 12 from the Fruit of The Loom Company. She has looked in every nook and cranny in our home. Even when we bring home groceries, she literally climbs into the bags to see what's in them. I guess her bad habit is not so bad. After all, I'm the one running from pet store to pet store getting my next fix for that a cat bed monkey on my back.

Cat Fun Facts 1. Cats see in color, just like people. 2. Cats purr when happy, it's their way of expressing their feeling to themselves and their owners. 3. Owning a cat can reduce stress levels and the risk of heart attacks. 4. Cats can talk. We may not understand their language, but they do communicate with each other. My cat talks to me all the time, and I seem to always know what she is saying. 5. The first mutual relationship cats had with man took place 4,500 years ago with the Egyptians. 6. The Egyptian's made statue artifacts of these beautiful cats, and they were even mummified with their masters in the pyramids. � � � � "Say Cheese" >^..^< Click above for photo album!

Myth or Fact 1. Catgut DOES NOT come from cats. Catgut is a strong cord made from the intestine's of pigs, sheep, and possibly cows. It was used to suture wounds during surgical procedures and turned into strings for musical instruments. What a combination. 2. Cats alway choose the cat hater. This is NOT true. In a crowded room full of people, it may appear that the cats chooses the infamous cat hater. Unfortunately, the cat is simply going to the one person in the room it does not feel intimidated by. The cat lovers in the room fail to realize that staring eye contact is very intimidating to a cat. Also, everyone in the room is moving around making a fuss over the cat. While the cat hater sits quietly turned away in hope the cat will go away. Little does he know, he is just offering an open invitation to the cat. How ironic. 3. Myth has it that Egyptian's believed that cats were actually gods brought down to earth in the form of a cat. Cat Literature NOT Litter >^..^< Click above for some great stories!

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