The narrator remembers his father as a rather original builder but also one who didn't help him to put the parts together.

In a poetic remembrance, L. D. Giles celebrates the legacy of Essex County legend and author, Mrs. Lillian H. McGuire.

The narrator learns about the depths of family by observing his grandfather interact with his half-sister.

The narrator recalls how his childhood family in Essex County regarded food and eating together in the 50's and 60's.

Practice 3.

The narrator recalls his mother's parents were improvising their lives in uncertain and certain times just as many others were.

The narrator recalls the mixed feelings his Essex County village have about white people.

The narrator recalls full- moon calamity paired with a small, as somewhat unnatural miracle.

As he and his sister cross into puberty, the narrator recalls a neighbor who represents the past and the future.

In the 50's, an Essex County youth feels the only color is the color of life.