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My friend was right. I did need a cat. On cold winter nights, the crackling of wood from the cast iron stove and her purring presence wrapped me in warmth. She opened my heart again, paved the way for more furry ones in my life. One evening, I awoke to dee…

A Lesson From a Short Lived Kitten
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Deborah Barchi
Feb 13, 2021

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The gift of a soft, purring cat is truly unique in all nature.

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Deborah Barchi

Written by Deborah Barchi

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Deborah Barchi has recently retired from her career as a librarian and now has time to read, explore nature, and write poetry and essays.

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