Cloud and Laps and a Better World

Animal Thoughts

Cloud the cat: Human, what worries you today?

Me: Oh, a lot.

Cloud: Want to name a couple?

Me: I am concerned that the world isn't moving forward to a nicer world.

Cloud: Can you define a nicer world?

Me: One where thoughtfulness isn't called 'wishy washy.' One where kindness isn't weakness. One where people don't other. One where people don't have reasons to be afraid. One where people realize that real power comes from lasting work and advocacy.

Cloud:

Me: That was a lot, wasn't it?

Cloud: You're kind of an overachiever.

Me: Okay. What would your nicer world be?

Cloud:

Me:

Cloud: Do you really have to ask?

Me:

Cloud: A world where laps are always ready for cat anchors.

Me: Okay, that sounds good.

Cloud: Fine. Let us begin.