As juxtaposed as harmonious notes pressing past the beer-bloated fingers of a local pub’s dueling pianists.

First line teaser: “Janice’s mother told her to barista for the job security.”

For anyone who’s been catcalled by someone who doesn’t know your body or belittled by someone who could never know your mind.

As appetizing as well-dressed white toast.

First line teaser: “I have dark feelings about beurre blanc.”

This chapbook is for people who detox with fast food after the pretention of professional networking events.

As gently direct as a grandmother telling you to get seconds of the stew she’s been cooking for you all day.

First line teaser: “She emanated nurture like a pheromone through the warm knit of her sweater.”

For people who have ever underwatered a houseplant because they have underwatered themselves.