26 IMMPECABLE TIMING SASHA Such A Simple Thing by Ray LaMontagne I tip my head and let the water fall over my face and into my mouth. Standing in the shower for what feels like an eternity, I finally lean my forehead against the tile. My body feels like it’s been through a battle, every muscle aches in protest as I move. I don’t know how I can feel both physically and mentally exhausted, yet so alive at the same time. I helped Grandpa John get the horses settled, fed them, and rotated them in the pasture. He left a little while ago to pick up Grandma Jo now that the area has been cleared. I took the opportunity to get in the shower and wash away the last twenty-four hours. I can’t stop thinking about Cash’s bike starting up and watching him leave. He didn’t say goodbye, not really. I

