My cat, Collette, scratched a book cover in time to a verse from the Leon Redbone & Dr. John version of "Frosty The Snowman" recently. I'm not really angry, however. Her sense of rhythm impresses me, and if I were a cat with claws, I might be moved to scratch a book cover, as well.
Any lingering exasperation I had dissipated when she reenacted last December's capture-the-Cat-Dancer-toy-and-attack-the-scratching-post session, while The Ramsey Lewis Trio's version of "Sleigh Ride" played. Here's how that looked originally on December 3, 2022:
Once Collette realized there was no need to go undercover, she revealed her true identity:
Today marks four years since I adopted Collette, and I'm happy that she enjoys a well-played version of "Sleigh Ride" as much as I do.
