A Fresh Start

He walked out on his wife and kids one Sunday morning before summer had properly set in. There was no ‘other’ woman or man involved in this decision. He had simply tired of family ties and adult responsibilities. He prepared for his children’s future for months before he made the move. He ensured that his […]

At First Sight

It was the rattling that got his attention. There was an irregularity to the sound that allowed it to stand out over all the similar sounds that occupied a space like the one they were in. He still had trouble adjusting to the idea. He was at Charles de Gaulle airport. On his way out. […]

Taketh Away

He got fired while waiting in line. At the bakery, not for a Star Wars or Pirates of the Caribbean movie. The latter might have been fine but the former was just not done. The boss wanted his bagels from the organic bakery sixteen blocks away from the office. He had chosen to take his […]

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