Yellow Ceramic Mug and Red Silk Scarf in a Red Buick

softening the chill that always seemed to linger in the pipes after a cold night. I held the yellow ceramic mug under the stream, watching the water fill the bowl and spill over the glazed rim.

The tiny cork base, which had held the small silver flash drive safe for so long, sat dry on the counter beside the dish rack. I had cleaned continue reading …