The Nature Spirit in the Eastern Woods
“You should be careful in the eastern woods. Your Uncles have heard spooky calls out there hunting.” I looked at my mom and considered carefully what to say next. Even though I was visiting from college, and old enough to buy my own beer, I suppose my mom will always worry about me, even on a plot of land her side of the family has owned for over 80 years. I smiled broadly, “I’ll be safe, I promise. I’ll be carrying a big knife and one of Uncle Ike’s rifles. And my phone. Have fun hanging out with Aunt Connie and don’t worry about me. Now if you or she gets bored let me remind you that I’m a big fan of that peach cobbler she makes. I noticed some vanilla ice cream in the freezer.” She looked at me with a wry smile, “Well I know you take care of yourself just fine every year at school, but still be careful out there. And carry an extra battery. I don’t think the cell coverage out there is very good. ...