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Barbara Crooker: For My Grandchildren

We sat on the porch swing in the fragrant dark
scented by roses and lilies, knowing we were
about to lose everything, but powerless to stop it.

March 20, 2026 · 45 Comments

K.P. Davis: Nell—On Being Prepared

She’d gotten good at fortifying a space quickly, but it took constant vigilance, keeping the rice bag full, and coffee enough for the morning.

February 21, 2026 · 16 Comments

Al Ortolani: Picking Ticks Off the Dog

Pulling ticks is not for the faint at heart.

May 31, 2023 · 9 Comments

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