Lauren Kleutsch lives in a suburb of Boston with her husband, her two children (managers), and their dog, Banjo, who is the least needy member of the household. She is an ESL teacher and instructional coach in the Boston Public School system. Lauren is indebted to David, her husband, for his support of her writing; to her Grub Street writing group, for their encouragement; and to the Moms of Camberville Facebook group, for providing inspiration for this piece.

WIT TEA

Resume of an Invisible Laborer

By LAUREN KLEUTSCH

Peeled plums and removed crusts to avert meltdown