a small dissertation

The cat’s tail is the most dangerous part of the cat, also the most expressive. Anger a cat and see what it does. Whap, whap, whap! The tail hits against the food filled counter. A kind of morse code for, “You are not going to deny me a taste of this Thanksgiving feast!” Whap, whap, whap, whap! “I will taste the turkey first and without fail I’ll taste it again and again and again.” At that point let go of the cat and forgo a perfect meal.

The tail is so dangerous because we really do not understand it. Legs, yes to walk on. Ears, yes, to hear. Whiskers, yes, to shave. And hair on the back, legs and ears, yes, well some of us understand that more than others. But the tail, what’s it for beside the previously mentioned communication and of course getting under our shoes. If this unfortunate event happens to you then be prepared to encounter the second most dangerous part of a cat, the claws. You will have wished you were wearing those cowboy boots you purchased in the 80’s. Oh, for a little cow skin to protect your delicate ankle.

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