We began the year with the tale of Watanuki’s unauthorized experiment in outdoor living, so let’s go back to the feline contingent to close out 2016 with a cautionary tale.

As I’ve mentioned, the dining room heat vent has been very popular lately.

Although some people seem a trifle unclear on the basic concept.

Joint use is possible.

But sometimes…

conflicts arise.

And when limited resources are the subject of a fight, there can be at most one winner.

A lesson we should all keep in mind as the Western US draws ever closer to the inevitable water wars.

On a cheerier note, Rufus is doing well. He enjoyed a Christmas treat of salmon gooshy fud, and he’s rocking his new bling. No heat vents in his catio, but he’s got a warm lap every evening, and seems quite happy with that.