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John Lee Clark’s “Twelve Tips for Collaborating With a Cat (Who Wants to Help You Write)” in the January/February 2023 issue was delightful. Although I’ve occasionally wondered if my two felines truly wish to assist my endeavors or distract me from them, I’m grateful that they remind me to take meditative breaks, stretch,

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