The Weight of the Catch (Book Part 39)

Previous After the family reunion, my answer—“I don’t know”—when asked where I was headed next, earned me an invitation to stay with Brita and her husband, Howard, in Cokato, Minnesota. They gave me the third floor of their home—my own room, my own bathroom, a window looking out over their grain bin and lush AugustContinue reading “The Weight of the Catch (Book Part 39)”

The Perfect Spot (Book Part 7)

Previous My attention wanes as Jim’s voice fades into the background, but suddenly, he’s in motion. With a swift, almost unexpected grab, he snatches the fishing pole, its tip swaying in the air, and hands it over to me. “Here, go for it,” he says, his voice filled with frantic energy. I accept it, aContinue reading “The Perfect Spot (Book Part 7)”