I found that, for me, the most significant lines of the entire story were basically the last ones. The very last line seems to tie in the intriguing title, and the rest of the story. Although it can still seem a bit distant from the hurried ending because it goes from quick shallow thinking immediately to a deep profound thought, I still enjoyed the story and the thought that the last line potentially brings the reader. To me, the story was about a young guy (for some reason I'm assuming it's a male) who has a special connection and appreciation for nature, which he seemed to learn through the traditions of his family, whom he has a close relationship with. As he spends a normal holiday with his family, his uncle receives a call about a dear friend and neighbor who is having a heart-attack. As the family rushes over to the neighbor's home and wrestle several obstacles before actually getting the dieing man on his way to the hospital, the narrator reflects on the situation with a profound statement, "I stood there thinking about the world of molasses and its home made sugar and I wondered if there would be any interesting things in death."
The narrator's tone is very personable and laid-back, which I liked and it made it easier to read with the short paragraphs. I thought the descriptions of nature throughout the peice were accurate and painted a nice authentic picture for me as a reader. Although, I would have liked to know more about the characters like the narrator's grandfather, uncle, and other family members. It would be nice to get to know their different/similar personalities, as well as their physical descriptions. For some reason, I got the impression that the narrator's culture was similar to that of Native Americans, but I could be completely wrong. I'd like to see a little more into the culture of the narrator's family and possibly some of their history, besides the making of syrup and sugar.
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