Tripping The Fantastic Light

Hi, this is Q. That last post left me feeling guilty. Me, Machia-who-lee? Forget that garbage, I am just enjoying life. The real manipulator is the one who can make a cat feel guilty.

So here’s the thing. I have so many fascinating things going on in my life, like nightly trysts with the neighbor cat, Kahlua. But I’m not one to kiss and tell, so I’ll keep the good stuff to myself. Just like Frannie does with her version of Kahlua.

I digress. I do have many other fascinating things to share. Today, I offer this to all my feline brothers and sisters who may stumble across this blog. You want to get your maids and butlers to fall for multiple games of cat ding-dong-ditch-it? I promise, it’s hilarious.

Now, you have to pay attention to the time of day the sun shines on the door of your home. I mean the glass paned door the human opens to let you in and out. For me, the sun hits the door directly from sunrise to about 11 am. It is the most beautiful, inviting sight you ever saw.

When I see that beautiful light reflecting off the glass I get so excited! I run up and knock on the door, and if Frannie is not up yet, I rush down the brick ledge to her bedroom window and claw at the screen. She hates this, so she is at the door within seconds. I have to hurry to get into position.

Now, position is not directly at the door. I sit just far enough out and behind it so that I can be seen while still watching the sunlight dance on the door. I sit there, poised and ready for that door to crack open.

There it goes - the door opens, reflected light bounces across the ground and I am after it. Wheeeeee, POUNCE, what fun! Depending on the angle, the light may stop close to the house or clear out in the street. I've learned that when it reaches the street –early in the morning - I only get one shot. But later, oh joy!

I can make Frannie open and close that door over and over until I am all tuckered out. Just thinking about it makes me feel so sleepy and content. You go try it. I need a nap.