Nick Routledge@nick_routledge

The morning welcome ritual. Around talk of bear-threat at the #CalaverasCountyPoorPeoplesCampaignFarm, an Arabic-speaking friend recommends a fierce, guard dog. ‘Already got one,’ I say. When I relate Latiif’s name, laughter spills thru the phone. facebook.com/nick.routledge.39/videos/2808410552576250/