The nest is empty. The boy lives downtown, a block from the firehouse where he volunteers. When a call comes out, via cell phone now rather than scanner, he can report in mere minutes, ready to save a home or a life. The girl moved to Wyoming, fighting fires of her own. Forests, not structures, … Continue reading An Almost Empty Nest
Empty Nest
The Emptied Nest
Eli left a couple of hours ago, a sudden invitation. Sophie’s away at college. Unexpectedly the nest emptied tonight. Susan and I are on our own all weekend. No kids, a preview of the near future. This should have happened before. Sophie’s been gone for a year. But during last school year, no overnight outings … Continue reading The Emptied Nest
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