A Bend in the Lane

I am a dog person. I adore them. I dislike cats. But I am a cat magnet. It’s a 24 year love triangle. Cats stalk me, cats purr against my legs, cats do a “mary had a little lamb” with me. I used to be annoyed. Now I am resigned to it. I perceived these skulking creatures to be evil. Not so much anymore. I mean, you always like those who like you, but you do not always like those you like, right? There is pitch black, well-mannered cat waiting for me at the end of the corridor every morning when I leave for work. Being polite, I “meow” at it. And it always “meows” back. Always. This cat got me curious. I mean, just what makes cats attracted to certain people? I posed this question to a bunch of wise people over the course of months. Here is a sample of answers I received – Friend 1: “You should be honoured. They approach people they trust” Random Estonian old woman selling amber: “Perhaps the devil in the person….” Friend 2: “I’ve read somewhere that c...