A walk to school
Daybreak
We arrive at Nathan’s house at dawn, just as the sky is growing bright around the edges. When his dad comes out to greet us, we learn that Nathan isn’t home – he’s across the field at the neighbors’ house milking cows and working through the morning chores.
This arrangement helps everyone involved: Nathan earns money for school fees, and the neighbors, well along in years, benefit from his youthful capability.
6:18 am
When Nathan comes jogging toward us, he’s smiling but visibly...
