Author: TOY

We are taught that buildings are built. They are assembled. Stone is piled upon stone, a testament to labor and force. We speak of weight, of mass, of inert material... Read More

There is a reminiscence, sepia-toned and tender at the rims, of motherhood from a distinctive time. A mom rocking a cradle along with her foot, her arms free to knead... Read More

You see them everywhere. The guy sitting silently in the nook of a party, a quiet island in a sea of chatter. The husband who, when asked, “What’s wrong?” simply... Read More

You’ve felt it, haven’t you? That diffused shift whilst you step from a loud, paved road into the heart of a vintage wooded area. The air cools and thickens. The... Read More

Let’s be honest. For most people, the twice-a-day ritual of brushing our teeth is a senseless addiction. A flick of the wrist, a burst of cool mint, and the indistinct... Read More

You wake up to the sound of an alarm, not birdsong. Your hand reaches for a cellphone earlier than it even unearths your associate’s. The day starts not with a... Read More