William had a fever. I couldn't tell how high, but he was terribly hot in my arms and when I kissed his forehead, I could just tell. The heat coming off him was incredible. I couldn't get him to latch on and nurse for more than a minute. When he wasn't sleeping fitfully, he was fussy...or crying. I hadn't had any rest the night before and it was ( Read more... )

From hereWhile Daniel was gone I busied myself tidying up and finding anything and everything I could use to keep warm. I had electric light, but I lit candles anyhow. The storm might take out the power, I reasoned, and every small flame would generate heat. I laid robes and dresses and shawls on the bed, adding layers so that when i went to bed it ( Read more... )

I didn't vist anyone outside of New Atlantis with any regularity anymore, but there were a few who I considered friends and went to see them from time to time. One, in particular, I had made my way to see only to find his home stripped bare. Almost bare. His boat was gone, too. I wasn't entirely sure how I felt about that, and I don't think I will ( Read more... )