2024-08-17

Black Cat Appreciation Day 2024

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Some people don't especially care for black cats. Personally, I prefer them.

My two sisters-in-law both had black cats. They probably had various other aspects of existence in common as well but I cannot place anything else at this very late juncture.

My second sister-in-law just lost her black cat companion of many years. His name was Salem and I liked him because he was his own individual. He did not want to come indoors. He had a place on the porch where he would sleep and he pretty much was left to his own devices for the entirety of his life. Through household relocations and such there he was, forging his own path though his existence.

Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day.

It happens each August 17. It is a time to recognize the black cat as a societal force in that their owners typically hold them in high esteem. My first sister-in-law had a black cat for many years as well. Her cat was named Reggin and he too was an individual and could not be confounded or annoyed because he just didn't care to mingle ...

I view many other things far worse than keeping to one's self. He didn't avoid anyone. He just didn't pursue human company. He passed a few years before she did.

So on this day I hope you'll regard the black cat in different ways that suit you. I for one have no companion animals at all for good reason. However, I do appreciate the black cat due to the various interactions I've had with them over the past years.

Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day.