My dear friends,

What is it with all this rain lately? I know I’m one of the lucky cats who gets to stay inside all the time. Check that. I’m one of the luckiest cats who gets to stay inside at Tabby’s Place all the time. Even so, the endless deluges are getting to be a bit much for this tuxedo kitty.

Most times, I don’t mind if it rains – I like to call that “extra-super lap napping weather.” When people arrive at Tabby’s Place in a rainstorm, they’re often a bit flustered by the wet and the wind and they need to take a little breather on one of the lobby chairs.

Bingo!

That’s my opportunity to claim the lap for a good snooze!

The other day, though, I had just had it with the weather. I like to look out the front door of the lobby where there’s a great view of the Sourland Mountains. Lately, though, all I can see is a gray sheet of rain. The lack of view just got under my skin and when Oksana had the gall to approach the person whose lap I was using, well, I confess, the bad Boots came out.

My person wouldn’t let me smack Oksana, nor was I allowed to chase and tackle her. Not that I didn’t try. I had to settle for my most powerful glare, which I applied liberally until my person picked me up out of range. Where did she take me, though? To look out the front door, where I got a good view of more rain.

Ah, sunshine, sunshine, my kingdom for some sunshine!

Wait! No, I don’t want to give up my kingdom. It would be nice if the weather would be more cooperative, though.

I hope you have been able to find yourself a spot of sun here or there among the tempests. We all would do better with regular naps in the sun.

Love and many thanks for your support,
Boots