ABSTRACT
…the Una did rise. The mighty river flooded the Smaragd valley first in December 2022 and then in May 2023, intimidating bodies and souls along the way. While the Una had historically submerged certain regions within her reach, these floods were exceptional in their intensity and velocity. The river transformed from its emerald-green shade to a muddy, moody, roaring force. People contemplated her, listened to her, and tried to anticipate her. They respected her, obeyed her, and moved out of her way. And they talked about her.
