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First published June 16, 2014
I spotted Daddy’s cowboy hat next to the hook my coat was on and I quickly ran my fingers over it lovingly.
A lump formed in my throat as I thought of Daddy.
I went to walk past, thought better of it and grabbed the hat up, shoving it on my head.
I took a deep breath and prayed that Mr. Glem didn’t have to suffer the same fate as him.
I don’t wish that on anyone, I thought sadly, remembering Daddy towards the end, unable to push those thoughts aside.
The door shut behind me and a second later the screen door slammed loudly behind me, echoing into the night.
I determinedly made my way across the yard, trying to […]
"You’re like a mutant sewer rat!” I muttered disgustedly, backing up so I could use my foot against its chest to keep it away from me.
I felt the ground beneath me, running my fingertips over the grainy, dry ground.
It’s dry now.
I let out a long breath, still blinded as I tried patiently to let my eyes adjust.
Good grief, the sun is so bright.
The light is almost impossible for my eyes to adjust to laying on my back.
”Okay, Noodle,” I giggled, “stop. Down, boy! Where’s your mama, huh?”