Look at That Belly

My cats and baby teach me about loving my body.

One of the author’s cats and the owner of a most glorious belly. (Photo by Micah Underwood)

Banana

Our 16-pound cat, Banana, stretches from toes to toes, spreading his claws and lifting his jaw. A glorious stretch. His back bows and rounds out his ample belly.

It is a trap, of course. He does not want pets and will seize a well-meaning hand in his sharp grasp.