Bea Nowicki

Silver Lining

Silver Lining Preface She opened the mailbox and peered inside. There were the usual local ads, a utility bills, and something unfamiliar. When she reached farther to remove the contents of the mailbox, she discovered it was a small, black leather notebook. She had no idea who sent the notebook or why it was in her mailbox, only that it was there and she felt compelled to remove it. She would open it and view its contents later, if there were any. It was feeding time. There were chickens, horses, and a golden retriever mix, all waiting patiently for their evening meals. They were hungry as usual.