The Little Pine Cone

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Set in a small town in southwest Alabama, the narrative revolves around a family's life in a midsize house surrounded by a sprawling three-acre lot filled with pine trees. The protagonist reflects on their childhood task of collecting pine cones to prevent them from being shredded during lawn mowing, highlighting themes of family responsibility and the connection to nature. This seemingly simple chore serves as a backdrop for deeper explorations of family dynamics and the passage of time.