Gabriel came for supper.

Daniel and his family were unable to travel that weekend, but they joined us by video call.

I set the old cassette player at the center of the table and placed my phone beside it so everyone could hear.

Dad’s voice emerged through a wash of static.

“If you’re listening to this, I hope it’s because you have reached a day when you wonder whether something important can still be repaired.

I don’t know the answer for every situation.