Fragmentary Directions

1. When you find yourself at the junction of Elm and Oak, look for the slightly tilted mailbox. Turn left there.

2. Continue past the house with the persistent yapping dog. It's a small white one; you can't miss it, or perhaps you can.

3. After precisely three blocks, notice the unevenly paved sidewalk. Step carefully, but don't worry, there's a right side that feels smoother.

4. If you see a red sign that says "Stop," you might think it applies to you. Generally, that is correct, but it depends on whether you're driving.

5. Settle down at the café that has the faint smell of burnt toast—inside is where the atmosphere truly exists, even if the Wi-Fi is spotty.

Whispers of city life drift like dandelion seeds.

For further wandering, consider Echo of the Step or perhaps the Lament of Lost Paths.