Allison had heard all about Leo's accident from Kassandra, the barista. She, like all the residents of Pine Street, ponder how life changes.
Independence day and hope
As we in the U.S. celebrated the anniversary of adopting the Declaration of Independence from the government of King George III of Great Britain, I read these words from David Cole, national legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union. They resonated with the original "just causes" listed in the Declaration, and they resonated with … Continue reading Independence day and hope
Pine Street Episode 101
Yes, we've been to Pine Street over one hundred times since December 2016. Let's see how the denizens take the opportunity to reflect, as an ambulance speeds Leo away.
Pine Street Episode 100
Franny gives the EMT an account of the accident: the dog, Leo, the Jeep.
What the sun thinks of us
It is the end of the day of summer solstice. The light of the sun lingers, dawdles as long as it will all year, before setting gently in the northwest sky. Tomorrow, the path of the earth's rotation shifts toward winter. I imagine the sun watching us, we humans. I imagine it sees us all … Continue reading What the sun thinks of us
Pine Street Episode 99
Leo, nearly four decades past his high school track career, ran his heart out to get to Precious in time.
Pine Street Episode 98
Precious tries hard to be a Good Dog, despite Leo and Franny's ignoring the fact that she is supposed to be On A Walk. And then there's a leaf, and running, and a big black Jeep.
Pine Street: Bonus Episode
In honor of those who noticed the repeated episode (catching up from winter to spring), a bonus trip down memory lane of a Pine Street regular.
Pine Street Episode 97
Franny, Leo, and Precious: a reunion, the wind, and a kiss.
Day of Remembering
Some thoughts on Memorial Day, service, loss, and peace.
Elizabeth Fountain, Author 