Post Holes

He told me about the long days. He told me about taking the roof off. About the sheetrock stripped from the walls and ceiling. And the dumpster-loads of other debris. He told me about the fireplace that isn't there, anymore. About where the new bathroom will go. And the new kitchen.

You know, I said, I've been searching for something like this since you were a little wee croonin' doo.

Yes, he said. I remember you looking for dude ranches.

I was looking for the kind of place where you might end up digging post holes.

We were quiet for a moment.

So, what else did you do today? I asked.

We dug post holes.

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