The wildfire smoke has cleared up, and the cooler tinge in the air means autumn has arrived. The view of the surrounding hills is beautiful in the morning light as I walk down the street toward a nearby park. Before me, a small group of elementary children trots happily, their high-pitched voices bubbling with enthusiastic chatter.As they reach the park, I hear the teacher’s voice admonish a young boy, “Don’t walk backwards! We walk forward here.” He turns [...]
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