Brown

"Whose new spread?"


In life, the browns in Moby's undercoat have always been visible, depending on light. Brushing pulls out a much lighter layer of fur. And he, too, is sporting more and more white hairs. On the new blanket, those warmer tones become visible to the camera, a black-brown cat.

There really is something to be said for top end quality. Pratchett writes about it in reference to Sybil Ramkin and her class. That the very rich buy the very best, then never have to replace it. Cheap clothes, needing to be discarded and replaced, wind up much more expensive. I remember not having enough cash in hand to buy a monthly bust pass, even though it would be cheaper. Only when I needed it less, could I afford the discount. Likewise, food is more expensive at corner convenience stores, for those without the means to go to larger grocery stores.

The new chocolate quilt is hefty and warm without being too heavy. It has the feel of quality, the sort to last decades and then. And it brings out the mahogany in Moby's fur.