A Little Warm Glow

I climbed carefully from the armchair up onto the small wooden table next to it. A ceramic mug sat there, and beside it was a tiny paper lampshade giving off a soft, golden light. I stopped and watched the glow settle on the polished wood. With both paws, I nudged a folded linen napkin closer to the lamp base, testing how warm the tabletop felt. It was very gentle. I sat down beside the warm base, leaning my back against the linen fold to rest.