Jason’s parents patiently taught him to count his fingers, his toes. In high school Jason counted days to graduation. Later, at game nights with college buddies, he counted two points per basket. Over the years, Jason counted kids (three) grandkids (four). Now, in his senior community, Jason counts his blessings.

Roberta Beach Jacobson is the author of Demitasse Fiction: One-Minute Reads for Busy People (Alien Buddha Press, 2023). She lives in Indianola, Iowa with her husband and three cats.