They Kicked Our Survival Box, So We Built a Wall They Couldn’t Tear Down

that was 80% full. Middle shelf: Medical. Bandages, cough syrup, generic ibuprofen, and—miraculously—a spare asthma inhaler in a sealed bag. Bottom shelf: Warmth. Gloves, knit hats, and socks. Always socks.

You don’t understand the value of dry socks until you’ve spent a twelve-hour shift walking on wet concrete.

I watched the ecosystem of The Wall from continue reading …