Time Lapse

Wait. Is That a Bird on Your Head?

“Time Lapse“ (31 August 2020) — digital collage by AleXander Hirka / Used with permission

Genevieve is a decisive woman who doesn’t have time for the timid. But she’s been married to Gerard, a most timid soul, for fifteen years. How?

At the start of the pandemic, Genevieve determined that each morning would begin with three brisk circuits of the pond. Gerard dutifully rose at 7 am, had a cup of black coffee — he’d have liked cream but, well — and…