Early-morning aerobic workout

1. Step outside in pajamas to get newspaper. Close screen door.

2. Open screen to go back inside. Cat dashes out.

3. Curse. Attempt to grab tail before he slips through picket fence.

4. Keeping cat in sight, run through gate and through hedge that's wet from sprinkler watering during the night.

5. Head cat off before he slips through fence on other side of yard.

6. Chase through irises and around palm tree.

7. Finally grab cat.

8. Say "BAD CAT." Carry cat draped over one arm to emphasize that he's been a bad boy. Bend at knees to pick up dropped newspaper.

9. Say pleasant good morning to neighbors entertained by the chase. Re-enter house. Put cat down. Change from wet pajamas to dry kimono. Enjoy coffee and newspaper.

Liz