Observations

This is a collection of things that I see in front of and behind my eyes. These posts have been published near daily since October 2016.

Little Snake, Big Snake

In the morning there was a little snake on the sidewalk. It was maybe six inches long. In the evening there was a big snake in the road. It was four feet long.

Dystopia Dreaming

I had a dream that I was filming a post-apocalyptic, dystopian movie. Deborah and I were characters in the movie. Suddenly, the post-apocalyptic landscape was real and no longer a film set. We

Missing Mom Today

This is my first mother's day without mom. I have known many others—most recently Deborah—who have experienced this, but it is new for me. Even last year when she

No Pronouns

I encountered someone who prefers not to be referred to with pronouns. Please only use their name. Ugh, I just used a pronoun. That would be challenging.

Looking for Correlation

As each graduate walked across the stage to receive their diploma (holder), their name is called and it appears on the big screen. Some graduates receive loud cheers, and since it is Appalachian