It’s #BookQW and Salm needs to ‘kick’ into action.
More from Chapter 2:
“How does Luna feel about your work?” Pop had met Luna when Salm’d shown her the schooner.
Salm couldn’t answer.
“This work isn’t easy,” Pop said quietly. “’Tis a way of life you embrace like your one sister has, or leave like your other sister did. Have you told Luna about these less glamorous bits of our work?”
Salm didn’t answer. Some, but probably not enough.
“I’m sure I do nae need to remind you to dress for town when you go calling,” Pop said. “And a trim of your beard wouldn’t hurt either.”
“I ken,” Salm growled. He didn’t need these reminders at eighteenth year.
“She’s certainly willing to spend a day with you.” Pop nudged his side. “See if the lass will expand that. Your ma and I aren’t working the week of Fest, so you could have off, too. Suggest to Luna that you spend it together and see what she says.”
Salm grinned. “I’ll do that.” But his happiness lasted only moments before he sobered. “I should have been checking all of Captain Penny’s crates, every visit.”
“Are you doing so aboard every other craft?”
Salm kicked a pebble off the deckwalk. “The easier folks, I do. Several…” He counted. “Five captains give me a hard time. Another reason I’d like the backup.”
“Our habitat canna maintain its productivity if hundreds of berried hens are taken each season.”
Salm knew that and what he had to do to right this. “I have five more surprise inspections to conduct today.”
Pop clapped him on the back. “Aye, mate. For my part, I will vary up our schedule so none know when to expect a visit in the future. If a bit more work is needed to run the figures differently, then I’ll do it not to have folks dodge our policies.” Pop lifted his chin toward the lighthouse. “After, see the lass if you can.”
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On a personal note:
We traveled to Colorado earlier than usual this summer and have arrived in time for spring rain and flowers we don’t usually see in the heat of summer. Most are wildflowers–and some of those weeds!–but the most striking ones folks grow along the Front Range are Oriental Poppies.
My grandmother planted ours in the 1960s, which did okay but not great in the shady yard. After the 2013 flood, I moved our surviving plants away from the creek. With our intense fire mitigation efforts, we receive far more hours of sun than we used to. It means we have to mow more, but look at these beauties!
Local honeybees were pollen gathering, as can be seen by the full pollen sacs on this gal’s legs. The wind was making it difficult for them to land–and for me to take photos! But a few worked out!
My characters spend most of their time outdoors observing and helping nature. I hope you can also make time to visit some flowers this week!
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