Inside the cabin she felt feverish. Face flushing. Hands clammy. Throat scratchy.

The longer she stayed in with windows frosted and fireplace blazing, the more she felt that she might explode. With tea kettle whistling and thermometer cracking, she threw open the door and burst outside.

Under the icicles, her fists unclenched. As she stepped into the yard with cautious trepidation, the poun...

As I awaken and do a quick stretch I reach to unzip the tent. What a beautiful early morning it is and I feel so fortunate that I was able to reserve this amazing shoreline campsite! I breathe in the fresh spring air and poke my head out of the opening. A lone duck quietly glides in from the east, gently touching down to the lake’s surface with a soft splash.

A smile crosses my lips. “All is ...