In the wake of a global pandemic Anja and Evan provided an excellent oasis from the battered and torn world we have come to know as of late. The hot tub was positioned in such a way that the moon was no longer a shy little kitten but rather a bold Mountain puma that felt comfortable singing its mountain songs with us. Also there was an outdoor shower. The bed was as firm as a midwestern school teacher who has been gifted a pound of new chalk. The beach was close enough to infect my dreams with salty jubilation.