“In the forest, we spotted two gentle does grazing quietly in the tall grass. They lifted their heads when they heard a sound but soon bent down again to eat. Later that morning, my brother asked if Mom does the crossword puzzle every day, and I told him she never misses it. At school, the teacher reminded us that everyone does their homework differently, some quickly and others slowly. That evening, as we walked home, the does from the morning crossed our path again, moving softly through the fading light.”