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.

New Look

After two years of growing a pandemic beard, I have shaved it off. I also got a haircut for the first time since July. Shaving the beard was the right decision, but I

Digital Totems

I have videos of my mom on my phone. I watch them and forget that I can't go visit her. She is so vibrant and alive. She has so much attitude.

Dog Walking

I like watching our dog walk. He struts. He prances. He clicks. And his ears and his tail bounces. He has very little clearance on steps and I'm sure he'

Updated Pricing

I got an email from the most well-known of the streaming servers that used to send DVDs through the mail. The subject line said, We’re updating our prices — here’s why. The

Frosty Windshields

Every morning when I go out to my car during the winter, I am surprised by that morning's frost on my windshield. Even though I work from home, I go to