Day 24 (of 31 days of free writing)

October 24, 2019 ~ Linda Wright

My grandfather and great grandfather cleared forests to build homes and establish farms in Nova Scotia, Canada. They made their living chopping down trees for timber, rolling logs down Bear River, loading them into cargo for shipment abroad. Now those ancestors are buried in ground sheltered by trees. My family roots are entangled with trees. … Continue reading Day 24 (of 31 days of free writing)

Awake

April 22, 2019July 14, 2019 ~ Linda Wright

Pulled out of a deep sleep, I became conscious of what seemed to be the whine of a thousand-pound mosquito. No, I realized someone was sawing a tree. The thud when the tree fell vibrated in my chest. It invaded my peaceful quiet. The annoying whine buzzed on and on. Later that day, I drove … Continue reading Awake