Soothe

It's one of those fake electric fires, nicer than a

space heater. With some coaxing, now a hit with Moby,

the Mobe-ster, Mobi-san, Mobius. There is an ease to watching

a cat relax. A comfort to purring. Friendship in their

presence. We both like that Moby seems to have a

life of his own, that he lives in our presence.

We joke that he only wants us for food, and

occasionally, play. But he reminds us, as a dog would

not, that we are not the most important species. We

are, however, worthy of his time and attention, healing, affection.