Firestone Hot Springs It's always bears!!

oh, they have many awards. mostly seashells and pine cones - occasionally a pearl if theyre extra patient. the good cheer on val’s face became momentarily eclipsed by sadness as he thought of the most patient of all: his maman.

the conversation turned, blessedly — but upon finding his person under teasing attack, val puffed and huffed. come to think of it, had he ever even met an old man? he’d met many old women — perhaps the wilderness favored them over their less graceful counterpart.

i will have you know i am almost one myself. as far as you calling me fat, maybe living with a pack has its benefits. i can visit the larders whenever it suits me. what is this about new kids? val wondered; if dwin was keeping with seemingly new arrivals, had she settled down with her family?