Daily story, September 1, 2025

If you get bit by a snake the important thing is to identify what kind of snake it was. I don’t think there are any snakes around here but I always have that in my mind even so. You don’t have to know snakes, just spot the colour and markings and size so that you can tell someone who does. I practice by looking at the things around me. Long branch, deep green leaves with pointy ends. Bright red crisp packet, family size, crumpled. It makes me feel much calmer.