The Message From My Son That Forced An Impossible Choice – The Archivist

barn—Dad wants red, Mom wants blue, I’m staying out of it. Whether the Johnsons’ new rooster is going to keep waking us up at 4 AM or if we need to have a diplomatic conversation with our neighbors.

Family things. Safe things. Future things.

Outside, the farm is dark except for the porch light and the stars. No cars hidden under tarps. No secrets buried continue reading …