Sparrows

My slightly chubby orange cat Jasper is sitting on the rug next to my desk, biting his nails. My new kitten, Haven, is locked in the guest room so that Jasper can unwind from her never-ending assaults. My sweet, first (animal) child no longer acts like a large, aloof kitten, but sits and stares at…

Is It Just Me?

People were made to be known. Human beings possess a deep, innate desire to be known, which is intimately linked with our longing to be loved. I’ll confess, one of my greatest fears in life is to be alone. Not that I don’t have people around me who care about me – I do. But…