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The water was clear and bright. After days in the shade, sunlight now cut through the rough surface, sending shimmering rays dancing across the rocky bed of the river, and illuminating the patches of bright green algae that carpeted the rocks of deeper, slower pools. The fish gained speed, then hurled herself above the water line, over the rocks that created a minor fall in the river. Above the water line, the fish did not notice that the land here held only a remnant of the forest. The riverbank was open, aside from a still-developing layer...
This is not an exciting story. Maybe I shouldnât say so up front, but I think itâs best to be clear about these things up front, to avoid later disappointment. It also ends poorly. That is, it doesnât really have an ending as such, yet. That doesn't mean it isn't good. I just think it's best to adjust your expectations. It begins when I was eight. Did I mention this is a true story? I should have; it is. I was eight and visiting my cousinâs for a few days. Mostly, I remember going to church. I remember the âgreetingâ part of the service, whe...
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