I'm a cat person and have always owned one. As I grew up, my kitty was my sibling. Usually she was a very good pet, except when she had to scratch me to get my attention!

The proverbs related to cats are legion. The following is only a small selection of proverbs and quotations about cats.

€ The cat is hungry when a crust of bread contents her.

€ He who denies the cat skimmed milk, must give the mouse cream.

€ A gloved cat was never a good hunter.

€ There are more ways of killing a cat than choking her with cream.

€ The more you stroke a cat, the more it lifts its tail.

€ To please himself only, a cat purrs.

€ A cat pent up becomes a lion.

€ The cat loves fish, but does not wish to wet its feet.

€ Never put a cat to watch your chickens!

€ When all candles be out, all cats be gray.

(Dog people, send me your quotations about dogs!)

And, just for fun, here's a senior dress code:

Many of us “old folks” over 50 are quite confused about how we should present ourselves. We're unsure about the kind of image we are projecting and whether or not we are correct as we try to conform to current fashions.

Despite what you may have seen on the streets, the following combinations DO NOT go together and should be avoided:

1. A nose ring and bifocals

2. Spiked hair and bald spots

3. A pierced tongue and dentures

4. Miniskirts and support hose

5. Ankle bracelets and corn pads

6. A belly button ring and a gall bladder scar

7. Bikinis and liver spots

8. Short shorts and varicose veins

9. In-line skates and a walker

Dorothy Nelson lives and writes in Auburn