lake house

When people talked about America, this is what I thought it was.

The family’s lake house is a time capsule. It has been (practically) preserved since my grandparents purchased it in the 70s, with its orange shag rug, field stone fireplace, mid-century furnishings, and collection of native-made artwork. In the cabinet are the very same Campbell’s Soup plates and Sundae dishes that my mom and her siblings ate from, aft…