The Appointment

What if, on the first sunny day, on your way to work, a colorful bird sweeps in front of you down a street you’ve never heard of. You might pause and smile. A sweet beginning to your day. Or you might step into that street and realize there are many ways to work. You might sense the bird knows something you do not and wander after. You might hesitate when the bird turns down an alley. For now there is a tension: Is...