Tag: village life

  • Present Imperfect

    Present Imperfect

    Just after midnight I get out of bed, double-check the calendar, and put the bag on the dining room table. At 5:45am, I search for light and hope I’m not late. My slippers flip-flop on the path in the pitch black. I ring the doorbell, a vision in robe and FrankenHair. Happy birthday to you,… Read more

  • The Beginning of All Things

    The Beginning of All Things

    Although Marco told me stories about his village, I tucked them away until I arrived in Noyers.  Then I tugged on a thread and the people came tumbling out. * “Are you from New York?” I asked the young girl cycling towards me. I explained who I was and my train of thought.  I told… Read more