Sunday, December 30, 2018

Ordinary is Good



This is a propitious time at which to write a little bit about Josie, because it was at Christmas time that she first came to live with me. It was, in fact, Christmas Eve of 2008, I believe. We’ve been together ten years.

Josie is not quite as welcoming to stranger-cats as is Renn, but she has contributed her part to a smooth integration. I’ve watched her with Raleigh: Peachy barely acknowledges other cats sometimes, trotting right past them as if they were not there. Josie doesn’t mind this. Whereas Tucker will periodically feel a whap is in order, Josie just lets the new boy go by.

The Great White prefers to live and let live. She won’t sniff body parts, as Renn will. There is no investigation of any newcomer. Raleigh has been rather forward in the instance of food, and this will trouble Josie now and then. But other than that, the advent of the cosy apartment’s sixth cat has barely been noticed by our senior feline.

I often think that I don’t give Josie enough time. She is rarely sick (crossed paws that she remains so), and fusses little. She doesn’t stand out. I was tempted even not to write anything about her; there is nothing to relate. But she is my steady one, my barometer. Her calm makes me calm. She may be an ordinary little cat, but I for one have always loved ordinary.

13 comments:

  1. "Ordinary" is good. She's amazingly well-tempered. My only experience with female cats was with Annie, of course, and she was NOT well-tempered, at least with Nicki. :-D

    May she, and the rest of your crew, enjoy *good* health in 2019 (and you as well), and may the new year bring an abundance of joy and prosperity.

    Purrs from N & D!

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  2. With so much else going on throughout the year, ordinary is VERY good.
    Happy New Year to you and all the cats, and I hope it is also a healthy one.

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  3. Aww I have a soft spot for the quiet cat that doesn't seek out a lot of drama - in fact I prefer people like that too.

    Happy New Years to you all.

    Julie and Poppy Q

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  4. The sweet one. The one who is a well, an oasis of calm. Your touchstone kitty.

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  5. I concur, ordinary is good. Keep being the stalwart, faithful cat Josie.

    All the best to you John, and to the cats in 2019.

    Eileen, Sasha, & Saku

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  6. Josie, you're such a sweet, calm girl. And while I agree that "ordinary" is good, I think when it comes to cats, no cat is ordinary - they're all special. John, my cats and I wish you and your fur-kids a Happy, Healthy and "Ordinary" New Year!! :-)
    Roberta, Jessica, Danni, Alex, Willow, Joey, and Cassi

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    1. A happy new year to you, as well. Let's hope it is an enjoyable and propserous one, however prosperity may be measured.

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  7. Give Josie some extra time; she'll love it...or she'll run and hide, like our Angel does. I worry that I'm not paying enough attention to her, then when I do, she doesn't want it! LOL! Happy 'Mew' Year! And Happy Birthday...!

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  8. I think there Josie's ordinary is extraordinary. I always enjoy an update on each and every one of the inhabitants of the Cozy Apartment. I wish you and a Happy New Year - filled with good health and peace. Holly and I are settling in to welcome the new year together although I doubt either of us will be awake at midnight.

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    1. A happy new year to you and Holly, as well. I will be awake at midnight, but only because I feel I have to stay up late and take advantage of the fact that I don't have to work tomorrow...

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  9. Yes, ordinary is very good! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve wished for a boring ordinary day when dealing with a cat’s sudden illness. I take nothing for granted anymore. Here’s to an ordinary New Year for everyone (with a whole lot of good humor and some fun thrown in for good measure).

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  10. Happy New year John, to you and to the furred ones enjoying life with you in the cozy apartment. Have a blessed and good New year, each one of you.
    Me, Katie Isabella and Angel Admiral.

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  11. Oh it was amazing Christmas gift for her! She has found a loving home on Christmas Eve! :) <3
    And I think there is no ordinary cat! Every single one is different and special :)

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