One of our cats is sitting on the roof of a cardboard truck that A. ordered online, from a pet supply company, and that, when it was delivered, about a month ago, I put together according to the instructions that arrived with it, in the packaging. The other cat is eating some kibble from his dish. I am sitting at the table with my laptop, wearing my long-sleeved flannel shirt and my knit hat, because I’m a little cold, though only because I haven’t got up in a while to move around.