The barn cats have taken over our kindling box, and Maria, good witch that she is, has made each of their own pillow (God forbid a barn cat should lie on just plain old wood). In fact, they have taken over the entire porch and made it their world headquarters. I guess it’s worth it, to see the tableau they offer us, there is something contemplative and spiritual about their stillness, patience and love of the sun. Cats are creatures of entitlement.