Those Across the River

by Christopher Buehlman

One of the hardest and truest things a grown-up learns is that sometimes it’s not okay.”

Possibly too early for this, but so true

I hated the euphemistic names they hung on nursing homes, as if old folks were small children who didn’t know what was in store for them.

That was a mean thought, and not funny after all. I let it turn to sand and blow out of my head.

I hope you appreciate what a gift that is. So much happens in life and the reasons are hidden from us.