(Author’s note: None. It’s the middle of spring/the start of summer. Let’s read!)
Live and Let Dye
by Miles H. Rost
“Red Cabbage?”
“Diced.”
Paul checked a box.
“Onion Skins?”
“20 sets of red, 20 sets of yellow.”
Another box checked.
“Oranges?”
“6 bags of mandarins. I ate them all and saved the skins in the freezer.”
Paul raised his eyebrows, then chuckled as he checked the box.
“Carrots?”
“3 pounds. Shaved. Should be able to dye 3 pounds of cloth.”
Paul smiled as he checked the final box.
“Alright. We’ve got the stations set up, the stoves ready, safety prep done.”
He took a breath.
“Melinda?”
“Yes?”
“Bring in all the children. Let them to dye to their hearts content!”
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