My postcard for 02/17/23 comes from a yard along Mitchell Road, where a cactus stood with spiny arms dotted with Cholla fruits. Three are vibrant, with the promise of life and vitality, and one lone withered fruit—a poignant reminder of the fragility of existence.

Chuck Arning

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