The Rom-Commers

by Katherine Center

“I’m wiser, I’m kinder, I’m funnier, I’m more compassionate. I can play at least ten instruments one-handed.” He held up his good hand for us both to look at. “I’m more aware of how fragile and precious it all is. I’m more thankful, too—for every little blessing. A ladybug on the windowsill. A succulent sprouting a flower. A pear so ripe it just dissolves into juicy sweetness in your mouth.”