Writing

  • The Island 7

    Renate and David decide to build a bed for their hut. The begin to slowly transition from island camping to living at home on the island one amenity at a time.

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  • The Island 6

    David and Renate discover a large orchard and a mysterious stone mound in a circle of trees.

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  • The Island 5

    Renate and David finish the roof and sides of their hut and decide to go look for the goats on the island and discover they might not be alone.

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  • The Island 4

    I learned to look more upon the bright side of my condition, and less upon the dark side, and to consider what I enjoyed, rather than what I wanted -Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe The frame of the pole house stood steady and straight against the late afternoon sky. The stilts were sunk deep in the…

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  • The Island 3

    Renate and David begin clearing the land. The hot day and har work sends them to the cold stream to cool off and consider their next move.

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  • The Island 2

    David and Renate explore the island for a place to build a hut. They come across a cold mountain stream flowing into the valley with clean water. The idea to stay begins to form.

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  • The Island 1

    The Island is a metaphor of leaving the chaos of civilization, turning one’s back on the politics of hate and division. This story is a continuation of The Sad Café by Holly Rene Hunter – House of Heart.

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