A new cat in town...

One day last week the three of us discovered that a new cat had moved to our complex. This fellow's overall handsomeness was only matched by his pushiness. In no time, he found our home and landed himself on our doormat, an act not so welcome by cats since as we all know cats send invitations out for guests. In addition to this faux pas, this fellow would not let Ollie or Gussy into the house! I heard loud meows.
He is setting out to bully Ollie!
And here is Ollie not believing what is happening.
Fortunately Gussy came and sat down right in front of him. Telepathic conversations let the fellow know that he would only appear when he received his invitation in the mail, and that he should not be holding his breath for too long.
Later at night distressed Ollie was on the floor, he had an emotional fainting in the living room.
Close examination of his paws told me that he would be alright in spite of the little event.
When Gussy retired to his chair I noticed that he kept on his boxing gloves but remained in a meditative mood.

I thought a good way to make light of this event would be to call the new cat names and make fun of him but Augustus would not have that. He told me that he would take care of that cat and suggested that I read the following:

"Man possesses two kinds of susceptibilities: the natural emotions, which are like dust upon the mirror, and spiritual susceptibilities, which are merciful and heavenly characteristics.

There is a power which purifies the mirror from dust and transforms its reflection into intense brilliancy and radiance so that spiritual susceptibilities may chasten the hearts and heavenly bestowals sanctify them. What is the dust which obscures the mirror? It is attachment to the world, avarice, envy, love of luxury and comfort, haughtiness and self-desire; this is the dust which prevents reflection of the rays of the Sun of Reality in the mirror. The natural emotions are blameworthy and are like rust which deprives the heart of the bounties of God. But sincerity, justice, humility, severance, and love for the believers of God will purify the mirror and make it radiant with reflected rays from the Sun of Truth.

It is my hope that you may consider this matter, that you may search out your own imperfections and not think of the imperfections of anybody else. Strive with all your power to be free from imperfections. " {Promulgation of Universal Peace}

Well, I thought, I had my work cut out for me.

In spite of the day's hardships both Ollie and Augustus filled their paws with love kisses and blew them in the air for you. Enjoy!

Ciao everyone!