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A friend of mine sent me this today and I’m almost positive that any writer with cats can relate to this in some form. I’m never too busy for a little humor. Enjoy!
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I know I sure can. I actually have a nest set up behind my computer so the cat can veg there instead of between me and the screen. A writer has to do what a writer has to do. 🙂