I was in Malden a couple of years ago. I needed a ride and sort of just followed my front wheel down into those little towns of Whitman County. I'd left my brother's place in Spokane by sun up, it was a Sunday and by the time I got there it was church time.
I've looked. I didn't take a single photo of Malden, but I was struck by the beauty of it and the other towns. I lingered. I'm sorry that it's gone.
Fire in that part of the world (any part, actually) is such an incredibly powerful force. Frightening times.
yeah, it is a crazy time and I have a love of small towns and random drives as well.
Good to see you bigtom!