Monthly Archives: August 2013
1.6 Comforts
His name is Timi. He puts up a brave face, but I don’t think he’s more than 14 or 15. Barely more than a child. He didn’t need much persuasion to stay. He seemed so lost when we found him. Whatever he was doing in his previous life, it didn’t involve outdoor skills. While I … Continue reading
1.5 Refuge
It’s hard to describe what it’s like to have a friend when you’ve gone without one for so long. I’m supporting us primarily on forage. On an island like this, it’s all we need to keep us pretty comfortable. One of the few possessions Adelle had with her was a notebook and pencil. She spends … Continue reading
1.4 Home
She was gone the next morning, but I hoped she’d be back again. I hoped so much that I made a salad to sit out while I was gone. It would be almost like eating as civilized people. She doesn’t have anywhere else to go, does she? It’s time for her to have a home. … Continue reading