Episode 386: Off Balance

At the church across the street workers paint the siding, install a wheelchair access ramp, and replace the old doors. Mazolli goes over to inspect the work. You guys having fun? he asks. They look at him like he’s broken glass that needs sweeping up. I always thought I’d like working on old buildings, says Mazolli. Seems like real satisfying work. A truck pulls up with a large piece of stained glass strapped to its side. The workers begin unlashing it. As they tilt it over, Mazolli sees his smoky reflection. He does not recognize himself for several seconds.