Wednesday. She started the overnight shift as he went to bed. He awoke and sadly knew she would still be at the bakery. Sigh…the labor of Thanksgiving pies. Inwood, NY

Wednesday. Her oatmeal deluxe (hazelnuts, gooseberries, waking from a deep sleep refreshed) in Inwood, NY

Wednesday. This chicken soup would make mom proud, he think. She sips coffee. Inwood, NY.

Wednesday. Halfway through breakfast, she learns that her nonna passed away. Inwood, NY

Wednesday. He asked, “Are you join me for breakfast?” She said, “It’s too cold for cereal.” Inwood, NY

Wednesday. Bob’s Red Mill Ten Grain Cereal (because why buy seven grain when you can get ten for the same price?) with greek yogurt and honey vs. Kelloggs Corn Flakes with milk and papaya. Inwood, NY

Wednesday. Last week, she returned with a crate of yogurt given to her by a man from the back of a truck. Trust me, the yogurt’s bad. Inwood, NY