Mr. Personality

     It is so true what people say about cats-you don't own them, they own you.  So it goes with our cat, who is really not our house cat.  He comes and goes at will, literally walking in one door and helping himself to fresh cat food and treats, and then asking to be let out another door on the other side of the house. 
     His name is Boo or Boots, as our twenty-something son calls him.  Boo was born on July 4, 2009; he came to us when he was 7 weeks old because our son wanted to rescue this tiny fur ball of a kitten.
Boo has been our constant companion in this house, sleeping in our bed, eating our nibbles and begging for as much attention as he can get.  He is definitely a people cat, always wanting to communicate and rubbing up against all the visitors that come to our house.  He charms the friendly and sometimes rowdy teenaged friends of our daughter and he always shows off his best side when I have my lady friends come over.  He loves to play hide and seek with the grandkids, and no matter what,  he decides when it's time not to play! 
     I have decided to capture Boo in this painting that shows that he can sit still long enough for me to steal a picture.  I asked him to smile and so it seems he has.  This painting will go to our son's apartment in the big city, because Boo has opted to stay in the country with us.