Speaking of Courage

common valor
vs
uncommon valor

...just humping, just enduring...that was worth something wasn't it?

The war was over and there was no place in particular to go.

A graceful, good-sized lake

• before the settlers were the Sioux
• was often filthy and algaed
• had drowned his friend Max
• color up with fireworks

two young boys were hiking, with knapsacks and toy rifles and canteens...already he had passed them...

...all he wanted was a bath. Nothing else a hot soapy bath. (143)

...right away a dozen mama-sans ran out and started yelling...(138)

...the girl danced with her eyes half closed, her feet were bare. She was maybe fourteen.(129)