Abraham,
At the WNC Nature Center they have river otters that swim by glass windows, bubbles trailing off their bodies like quicksilver drops. They are the highlight of a sullen display of animals in pens. Golden eagles are huge and amazing, but look drab and despondent in wire towers. How sad, to lose the sky.
You loved the otters and the dreadlocked sheep at the petting zoo. I loved walking with you and your Mom, hidden away from the cell phone and a tough day at work.
Pa-