Kitty Kisses

My good friend Betty is just a couple months short of turning 90.  She lives a quiet life these days with her two feline ladies, Kitsy and Claire.  I had the pleasure of visiting Betty, Kitsy and Claire one recent afternoon as the late-day sun cascaded into the living room window.  Kitsy, an elderly 18 years of age, slept during our entire visit.  The more youthful, Claire, however, is always inquisitive of a guest and spent considerable time welcoming me.  She has a lovely way of giving you little kitty kisses -- ever so lightly licking your fingertips, rubbing her head against your hand, and gently reaching out with a delicate front paw to touch your lap to see if it's worthy of sitting on.  Kitsy came into Betty's life as a stray many years ago.  Claire was adopted from the shelter, but needed immediate attention to remove one of her eyes.  They are both gray, sleek and quiet ladies and they are wonderful, beloved companions and family for Betty.  It was a joy to visit these three special ladies on a lovely autumn afternoon.