Living Above a Sewer Construction Site: A Personal Account of Disruption
By
Sarah Kendzior
Sesame, salt, and substance. A flagship bake.
Summary
A personal narrative describing the experience of living in a building where construction crews are jackhammering into the sewer, causing the house to shake and creating a sense of unease and disruption. The author reflects on the physical and emotional impact of the noise and vibration, and observes the workers' reactions to something troubling they've uncovered.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThey're jackhammering into the sewer and the whole house is shaking
A photo of my children flipped over like a memory I couldn't trust
The workers gathered in a circle and looked down at something terrible
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