Yield

When writing first started to become an important part of my life, a friend gave me a book of 300 writing prompts. This summer, I have been trying to use one each week as a writing exercise. Last week’s prompt was,

“What street sign does your life most closely resemble right now?”

It’s a strange question, but one I could quickly answer. The street sign that most characterizes my life right now is the yellow, diamond-shaped sign that bears just one word: Yield.

During the summertime, my schedule is...