We've been having exams at school, so my nights and my weekend have been taken up with grading papers.  Maeve has been keeping me company, though.
The look in her eyes said all weekend, "Remember when we used to go outside to play?"  Outside, where the earth is claiming old barns...
...where big cloud and open roads invite us to wander and dream...
...where the vibrant colors say summer even in the heart of autumn.
We played, but not enough.  She is a patient friend, thank goodness.