Tag: Bonfire

Bonfire of Ideals

The town square was devastated. Shattered glass across the cobblestone, the pungent scent of burnt wood lingering in the air, remnants of stalls smoldering. A toppled statue of a couple holding hands. Nestled amid rolling blankets of flowers, the town had once flourished with a vibrant pulse of l...

At 40 He Told Me I Was Too Old, And I Agreed

I examine his face in the light of the beach bonfire. My 20-something conversation partner isn’t trying to be rude; his open expression and kind eyes show genuine curiosity. I’m completely offended. I tuck my jacket tight against the cold winter air, cross my arms over my chest, br...