The young Indian couple is doing the laundry together in the building's laundry room. The wife tells me this is normally her husband's job (his only household job, she is sure to point out), but she is being nice today as her husband is home from work and it's a way to spend time together. … Continue reading Laundry Room Conversation | Home Work
Elevator Conversation | North American Blessing
The petite, elderly Arab couple caught the elevator just before the doors closed. They struggled in with their stuffed grocery cart and apologized for delaying my ride. On top of their groceries was a Family Size Lays Chips - Swiss Chalet Sauce Flavour. I had to ask, "Are those good?" The woman answered, "We don't … Continue reading Elevator Conversation | North American Blessing
Elevator Conversation | Promising Young Man
He was a tall, chisel-faced young man. Gorgeous dark curls peeked out from under his hoodie which was pulled down over his face. He was smoking just outside the government housing where I was visiting a friend. The door was locked and the intercom system broken. While I was texting my friend to let me … Continue reading Elevator Conversation | Promising Young Man
Elevator Conversation | Sweet Love
The young Brazillian man has his hand full of baked goods. I ask if it is a special occasion. "No special occasion. I work beside a bakery and I pick them up for my wife from time to time to show her I love her. She complains that I am making her fat, but she … Continue reading Elevator Conversation | Sweet Love