16/365 The Line Leader

She's always first in line, first thing in the morning, to be certain that the first thing I do is give cat treats to her first. The line leader waits quietly, but eventually her ill-mannered brother tags along. "Mreoww," he cries for his treats. I swing open the creaky pantry door. Then, in my dual roles as court crier and caterer I announce, "Cat Treats! Cat treats for the good cats, and others too!" Gretel is good, patient, and deserving of her treats. And Hansel, her brother, is a cat too.