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The Boy
There once was a boy who had trouble liking himself. He was a nice boy, but when he was young his mother told him he was worthless. When he grew older he left his home and went out into the world. He traveled and saw marvelous things. He lived on [...]

When I first met the sea, I ran to it, my initial steps awkward, then welcoming, like those of a foal. I chased morning’s tide, then waited, fleeing as it swung back for me, and later, I let it wash over my ankles, pushing me gently into the cool mud and [...]

He screams for several minutes before Alex opens the door, then strolls right in as if he’s lived there for years. Cats are strange that way. They seek you out. They know. And this cat is no exception. He knows Alex will let him in and he knows he will let him stay.
It’s hard to [...]