CHAPTER 1 The cracked sidewalks shimmered with the heat of the June sun as Sam dashed down the street swinging a bag from the Full Belly Deli She’d spent two nights of Mom’s dinner money on it but this was a special occasion
Jerry behind the counter had even given her one of his fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies for free when she’d told him that today she and Mom were celebrating twelve whole months of living in Brooklyn Twelve months was the longest time they’d ever lived anywhere Musicians like Mom traveled a lot San Francisco Dallas Philadelphia Boston Judy the florist smiled and plucked a daisy from her outdoor stand as Sam headed her way She handed it to Sam and said You look cheery Daisies are for cheer Pass it on Sam Thanks Sam tucked it into
