Summary

In “Walking Distance,” May remembered her mother loving to walk. She considered how her mother’s life changed over the years. After she tunneled into depression, May started giving her pots “of reindeer moss” (119). After her death, May discarded the plants.

In “Local Attractions,” Mona told May Lindy had said she was sad because she was “too old to have children” (121). This surprised May.

While out on a drive, Lindy confessed that she did not like her town. While out for coffee, May told Lindy about May disease, a condition that affected worker bees (123).

That night, May found Mona’s Hello Barbie in her bed. May had a conversation with the automated doll.

In “Souvenir,” at the airport, May realized she had left her charger at Lindy’s. When she unpacked later, she found things in her suitcase that were...