Over the last few days raw winter weather keeps me close to home hearth fires, growing whiskers and reminiscing about rookie firefighter days. In mind’s eye I catch and ride the tailboard of a 530-series structural firefighting pumper, as a crew member responding to a house fire—in sub-zero Upper Michigan climes at KI Sawyer Air Force Base. We lived and breathed our creed: Desire to Serve - Ability to Perform - Courage to Act.
Lost in reverie ‘bout bygone days, I ease bone-chilling recollections with a room-temperature shot of Šljivovica (plum brandy) followed by a cup of freshly-brewed Earl Grey Tea and a slice of Melanie’s widely-desired cheese cake. Before long, my mind drifts into balmy breezes and tranquility of sunlit beach-combing adventures.
Reflecting on these memories leaves me with a light heart and ends on an upbeat note, as I contemplate finishing my painting of an American Bald Eagle. Heart and soul soar on said eagle’s wings, ready for untold creative and physical adventures.
© Ilija Lukić 2026
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