My Sister Moved Her Family Into My New Mansion

never posted. We watched pelicans skim the water, low and steady.

Later, my phone buzzed.

A message from Kelly.

Maddie drew your house for school. I told her it belongs to Aunt Mia and we don’t go there unless invited. She asked if that means houses have feelings. I said maybe they do when people hurt them.

A photo followed.

A child’s drawing of a blue-roofed continue reading …