the tabby nestles herself against my hip, her head curled into her chest so it fits into my hand. she’s purring again – she’s always purring. the tuxedo cat stalks some unseen foe across the hardwood floor. or maybe she’s plotting another sadistic pass by the dogs who are crated for the night. sweetie is [...]
sitting at my desk, cradling my head in my hands – thumbs pressed hard into my temples. my head won’t stop pounding, but i know, in just a few minutes, i’ll be presenting to the board. my handouts are freshly collated and stacked, waiting to deliver the visual punch i need. i take a deep [...]
the house is still dark. early morning light is starting to creep in the windows, but just barely. the cream colored tabby lays herself across my chest, glowing in the laptop’s glare. she nestles against me and purrs so hard i feel my lungs vibrate. the air conditioner kicks on and disturbs her meditation. she [...]
