I fancy myself as being a fairly competent person.

I honestly never had the biological need to reproduce until I met my husband. But by the same token, even if we were unsuccessful, we were totally okay with adopting.

I'm determined to raise a strong girl.

Our time on Earth is so random.

I fancy myself as being a fairly competent person.

He imagines Owens' body dotted with saltwater reservoirs just below the skin. An entire wetland, populated with tiny fish and birds, thriving in his agitation. A species of dwarf crocodile lazing beside an artery.

Too often, we spend our days thinking about what we don't have rather than what we do have. Be grateful every day.