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Rose Petals

Rose Petals

by | Sep 28, 2026 | Essays

by Chris Girman My cousin Johnny and I fanned out sand dollars and flat fuchsia scallops on the patio floor as if they were precious gems. I’d just finished the fifth grade, and we’d spent the day on Sanibel Island, famous for its lighting strikes and palm-sized...