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Shae and Wren are sitting on the porch swing, listening to Grandmother hum while she makes blueberry pancakes. They have savored their quiet moment and now wish to help. "Grandmother, shall I set the table?" asks Shae.

"Put out the special dishes that Kate-Amee likes so much. She and Reuban will be joining us today. I saw them dancing in the field like a couple of young deer. This is a very special occasion. It must be the blueberries. They are magic you know."

"Really, Grandmother? I didn't know."

"Yes, they were a part of a weekly ceremony I did with Tha for many years. He appreciated them so much that his gratitude was instilled in them and then transmitted to all the berries of their kind. When we give something, anything at all, special attention, it broadcasts that feeling as widely as possible. In the case of blueberries, I see that it has made its way through Time and is gathering people together to share this meal.

"Wren, grab the extra chair from the sewing room, please."

In the sewing room, Wren notices that Grandmother is recovering her old armchair. "Nice cloth, Grandmother. You have so many skills. I hope to continue learning from you."

"You will, Wren, no doubt about that. I intend to be around a long, long time."

As the pancakes sizzle hot on the grill, the syrup and butter and milk arrive at the table. The chairs make themselves comfortable and the tablecloth is proud to make a setting with the dishes, their colors complimenting each other, their designs aligning. Silver forks and knives cuddle next to spoons in pink cotton napkins just like they were meant to be together. Smells hover around, sweetening the air just enough to call the people to the feast.

Reuban and Kate-Amee arrive. Grandmother, Wren and Shae sit down and call the breakfast to order.

"Holy Spirits of all that exists, we welcome you here this day," says Grandmother. "We bless our food and all that came before it. Love to the sun, the soil and water. Love to all my sons and daughters. Ho."