Blue Flags

by Susan Wells Bennett

When an old woman and her dog go on a routine errand along the Arizona-Mexico border, they encounter an unexpected complication.

Nook

First published October 29, 2010

About the author

Born in 1971, I am a third-generation native Arizonan. My grandfather’s family arrived here from Missouri in 1912, just after Arizona became a state. Thanks to his stories and those of my other family members, I know how Arizona used to be and how it is today.

I have lived in and around Phoenix for most of my life, and I still wonder from time to time why anyone would choose to move here. Lately, though, I’ve looked around my hometown and realized that the most fascinating part of Phoenix is how willingly we adopt the strangers who, for one reason or another, choose to settle here. Surrounded by prickly saguaros, beaten down by the glaring sun, we gather here and choose our friends with no regard to their ethnic backgrounds or what neighborhood they grew up in.

Reviews

[Earleen Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this short story at Smashwords, where if you have a computer you can read the book. This one is free.

This is a timely and heart-wrenching story about living in southern Arizona, which made me think more about the issue of illegal immigration.

A story from the viewpoint of the property owner. it offers food for thought but no solution. I highly recommend this quick little read.

[Tracey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wish there was more to the story