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Weekly Contest #229
I take a deep breath in when I step out of my car. It’s the first time I’ve been home for the holidays since I graduated college, so I haven't had the chance to smell that familiar hometown air in a long time. It’s crisp and smells kinda like pinecones. I look around while walking up to my parents’ front door. This is the house I grew up in, and everything looks almost the same. Of course, there are some slight differences, but the house and its surrounding property are so familiar and warm. It welcomes me with open arms when I lightly knock...
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