They would reach out, not remembering how they had treated her …

“Honey, we can get some pretty flower seeds …”

The river would eventually bring sleep …

"This is the last bit …”

"What isn't true?" the president's aide asked …

"You should come with me … “

I have been thinking about the flood-ravaged communities of Texas and my heart aches. I don't want to to write a memorial piece just yet; I'd rather many more would be found.

Tonight, he would start working the map of old friends …

The little things matter …

Todd felt like the floor was dropping away …

The earth was patient, concerned with growing things …

"It doesn't matter what you pick …”

"Another evening of stunning personal growth …”

But he could feel her eyes burning into him …

So many walking between the rows …

"Anything they want but, of course, the obvious …”

"We're going to trust ... that? That thing? …”

Shoulders back and down; breathe …