A Crisp Tie Check

Catching my reflection in the lower corner of the standing mirror stopped me in my tracks. *Ahem.* My blue necktie had drifted slightly off-center across my white collar during my morning wander. Sitting upright on the hardwood floor, I took a moment to calculate the exact vertical alignment. Then, carefully hooking one plush front paw beneath the satin fabric and bracing the knot with my chin, I gave a gentle, practiced tug. A quick pat against my chest confirmed the point pointed straight down toward my paws. Completely presentable and ready for the day.