With a sense of wonder, I read this week in New Scientist that Human researchers have uncovered a little known fact about Feline evolution. It appears that My Staff still possess the ability to taste 'sweet' substances whilst Feline senses have continued to evolve and no longer possess this need!

Humans, in keeping with the arrogance of their species, of course, incorrectly believe it is the Feline population that has lost this special 'ability'.

Whilst I believe it is important to humour them occasionally - most Staff remain the jokers of the evolutionary pack. Their 'sweet' sense is redundant. I have yet to recall a Feline dumb enough to clench their teeth into a jawbreaker toffee or become addicted to chocolate! Furthermore, despite repeated Staff purrsuasion, I refuse to believe Humans' sugary mocha lattes are convincing proof of their ascendence in the gene pool!

Whilst on the topic, there are a few other senses, where my Staff could do with a spot of evolution. Take 'common sense' for instance. Although not wishing to push their Darwinian boundaries too far, could it be possible that Staff clean up after themselves?

Until they create self cleaning floors, kitchens and trash cans, it is their lot to maintain my Household spotlessly. One can only look forward to the day when they will evolve sufficiently to accommodate a fastidious home in the manner to which I intend to become accustomed.

Fastidious Feline Persian Purrecious asks,

Aunty Holly, “Is it unreasonable to continually request that reading matter not be left all over the dining table, especially in those locations suitable for me to lounge?”

Absolutely not Purrecious! All Staff must be trained to leave dining and desk surfaces as clear as possible, for Feline inspection. It is important that you review these surfaces several times a week and insist that your demands be adhered to.

If you find Staff reading material that has been piled up on dining tables or desks, firstly point this out by sitting next to the offending material. If your requests remain unheard, you are then quite within your rights to walk over and sit on the pile, until said offensive material is removed.

If this removal happens to be as a result of your actions, i.e. Books plummet to the floor, do not be purrturbed. With repeated attempts even the dullest Staff learn to put up or shut up!

Puurrfectly yours,

Aunty Holly

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