It’s an unseasonably hot fall morning, so I return to the skills academy for a jog around the lake. I pass that Violet girl again when I arrive on campus and make it a point to avoid her. I arrive at the lake and pick up my speed. The ducks are quacking, frogs are croaking,…
Dray wakes up in a panic after dreaming that his acne grew so big that it covered his entire face in a big white pus ball until you couldn’t distinguish it from his hair. He gets up, immediately washes his skin, and applies concealer – still a little scared, although he knows it was all…
I send Mase a text to make sure everything is okay. He responds that all is well, so I confidently follow Inata deeper into the forest to the camp. Inata: How much longer will you be here? Wade: Two more nights Inata: Oh, you should spend one here at the campgrounds. It would be a…
I wouldn’t say that my life up to now has been boring, but it definitely hasn’t been very exciting. Being raised on a farm is as basic as you can get. Imagine milking cows in this day and age. Aren’t there machines for that? Well, that’s what I grew up doing. But no more –…
Me-Me arrives at her sister’s house in Tartosa and is greeted by the two sleep-deprived new parents and her overjoyed mother. She’s anxious to meet each of her new nieces and nephew, but she turns her attention to Lia first. Melisa: *big hug* You did it, sis! I’m so proud of you. Jamelia: I almost…
Despite today being a day for celebration, the work on the farm never stops. My first task is caring for Cocoa Puffs, but a sudden stray kick from the cow leads to an entire bucket of spilled milk. It’s upsetting to lose so much of it, but Cocoa Puffs still deserves the treat I give…
Note: These posts guest star Nathaniel C. Pierson of The Pierson and Friends story created by Jes2G of Tumblr. Check out her incredible work here: storiesbyjes2g I begin baking a cake for Mase and pull it out of the oven just after midnight. Mase steps over and pauses with his eyes closed for a moment….
Once again, I get up very early to prepare Dray a birthday cake. Once everyone has showered and gotten ready for the day, we gather around it to help Dray blow out his candles. Then, we sing and make as much noise as possible while watching him age. Afterward, he insists on taking some birthday…
Death visits the Banks Homestead early the following day, but he’s not there for Peri. Instead, he’s there to claim the soul of the oldest chicken – Ebony. Death takes care of his business and leaves as quickly as he arrives. Moments later, little Dray wakes up from a nightmare. Dray still hasn’t learned which…
It’s the middle of the night, so Me-Me gives baby Dray one last late-night feeding. Then he ages up to a toddler (with the Wild aspiration). Me-Me is extra tired, so I take it upon myself to make sure Dray gets a bedtime story and is tucked away, in bed, for the night. As daylight…
