excerpt from the quit

. . . to resign my position as the Artful Bagger, Slicer of Cardboard (and on at least one occasion, my own arm), Smiling Interlocutor, Distributor of Dark Chocolates, and Aligner of Fine Chutneys. My last day will be December 6.

Thank you for what you've taught me about physical effort, organization, efficiency, the cultivation of culinary curiosity . . .

[two weeks notice; illustration by katep]