Monday, December 2, 2013

A Shot Rang Out



December 2, 2013

The snow shouldn’t scare me like it does. I worry most about the other drivers on the roads, who panic behind the wheel at the first sign of flakes. The Smith bridge appears like sheer ice in the cold of the night and the cars creep along as though there is chance of a break in the ice and we could all fall through to our death. Even the sturdy SUV’s inch forward at an agonizingly slow pace. The dog races out in the new flurries, careening along the wet grass, bathing in the fluff. Acts like a puppy again, barreling around the yard like a boy let out of school early.  

The police are calling an emergency meeting for the neighborhood to talk about the recent crime activity in our area. They are asking for us to reply to an email address with our contact information to know all of the attendees. Taelor and I heard three shots as we walked the neighborhood one night this weekend. It didn’t sound like a gun but I phoned in the incident. The clerk suggested someone was already investigating the matter. I didn’t hear anything of it on the NextDoor Block Club messages. Feels like Mayberry since the cold came-on, the parks and streets are vacant of the usual suspects. I will attend the meeting and give you an update as I have more information on the situation. Doesn’t hurt to be informed.

Heading out to put my Maple Syrup sign in the front yard. Need to get it out there before the ground freezes. Counting on the neighbors having a sweet tooth.

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