I wrote this in 2009 or 2010, when I was working at the University of Alaska, working with muddy boreal forest seedlings I had to carry out of a wildfire burn scar and trek back to the lab. Anyone who has ever had a repetitive task may find it relatable and enjoyable.
The below was actually a blog post put in a LiveJournal group called “Brigit’s Flame”,…
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