Grow up as a third generation migrant. Whenever the grandparents call or visit, observe the adults speaking French.

Receive the news. Everything can change in an instant. 

Make a decision. A birthday is coming up and they don’t want stuff. They want to feel like the world is heading in a better direction than the previous year.

Be the kid in gumboots jumping in mud. Small pleasures.

Find the form. It claims to take 15 minutes. You can beat the odds.

Admire the packaging. The Australiana-themed Salvos wrapping paper has a likeness to the gift itself.