Set in the rugged Pacific Northwest, this collection of short stories explores the beauty and solitude of the natural world, juxtaposed against the struggles of everyday life. With prose that is at once lyrical and precise, Ella Higginson captures the quiet moments that define us, crafting a series of tales that are both haunting and unforgettable. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.