On the prowl........

The folklore surrounding black cats varies from culture to culture. The Scots believe that a strange black cat's arrival to the home signifies prosperity. In celtic mythology, a fairy known as the Cat Sith takes the form of a black cat. Black cats are also considered good luck in Japan. Furthermore, it is believed that a lady who owns a black cat will have many suitors. However, in Western history, black cats have often been looked upon as a symbol of evil omens, specifically being suspected of being the familiars of witches, and so most of Europe considers the black cat a symbol of bad luck, especially if one crosses paths with a person, which is believed to be an omen of misfortune and death. In Germany, some believe that black cats crossing a person's path from right to left, is a bad omen. But from left to right, the cat is granting favorable times.

This little devil was the omen of bad luck as he hid in the shrubs at the top of the garden, waiting for some unsuspecting bird to wander a little too close. Unfortunately for him, i spotted him before any damage was done.

I’m sure he won’t be gone for long, and i can’t be on guard duty all the time, so for the moment  it’s 1-0 to me.

j.