Friday the Thirteenth has rolled around again, with talk of avoiding the evil eye, exercising care to not walk under a ladder, and avoiding black cats. Practicing witch Carlotta is puzzled by all the negative talk she hears about ebony-shaded felines. "A black cat should not be considered bad luck," she says. "I find black cats to be marvelous companions." Carlotta gestures to the black cats sitting near her. "They’re such sweet and gentle creatures." Carlotta starts petting the black cat in her lap. "Especially Esmeralda here. I find that she’s very attuned to my feelings. If she senses that I’m feeling blue for whatever reason, she comes to me, hops into my lap, and starts purring. Just hearing her purr gives my spirits a lift." Carlotta scritches Esmeralda’s head. "Her being with me adds so much to my life."

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