Grandfather Won One Hundred Dollars for Naming a Blue Can

two, stacking them upside down on top of each other.

“We need the floor clear for the movers on Friday, Martha,” she said, her right foot tapping a fast, silent rhythm against the floorboard. “The real estate agent called twice. We must move quickly.”

“Look at this, Clara,” I said, pointing to the yellowed card I had pulled from the rusted flour tin.continue reading …