Why old people talk to their cats

I was just having a talk with Doublewide, trying to explain there wasn't enough dog drool in the water-bowl to merit a complete tip-and-refill. Not that I'm "old" yet, but I'm beginning to realize I'm getting there. Fast. The older I get, the more I find myself conversing with the cat. Sure, I've got the Farm Manager and the dog to talk to. And I do. And they care. But unless it's about a pressing issue like dog drool in the water-bowl, the cat could not be less concerned about your concerns.