What a cool metaphor and beautifully told story. You're a fantastic writer, Lari, though I know you didn't put this story out there to get writing compliments. There's beautiful insight in this piece, and I thank you so much for sharing it with Prism & Pen.

On a side note, I had never heard of a Willie's Wagon, and after I edited your story yesterday, I had a good time reading up on them.