Six Toed Cats

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Vacation 07
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Marcella and I took the tour of Hemingway house while we were in Key West. It was terribly hot in the house, which had no air-conditioning. But the guide was amusing as he told tales about Hemingway’s life and marriages.

He introduced us to a number of the famous cats who live there, including a number of the six toed ones. Marcella even got to feed a treat to one of the six toed cats, but I don’t remember which one. I think it might have been Susan Hayward. And she was able to pet one or two of the others.

We also got to look into the study where Hemingway actually worked. We marveled at his regular work schedule; the consistency and determination with which he approached writing.

  • Marcella

    It was indeed Susan Hayward that I got to feed. She was grieving over the loss of a kitty pal. Can’t remember her name though…Rita Hayworth?

  • Marcella

    It was indeed Susan Hayward that I got to feed. She was grieving over the loss of a kitty pal. Can’t remember her name though…Rita Hayworth?

  • http://brianschoonover.com basicb

    That’s right. I had forgotten the fact that she was in mourning. You are likely correct about it being Rita Hayworth. What’s the old test taking adage…your first choice is usually right about 80% of the time?

  • Brian

    That’s right. I had forgotten the fact that she was in mourning. You are likely correct about it being Rita Hayworth. What’s the old test taking adage…your first choice is usually right about 80% of the time?