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.

Last Leaves

The last leaves of the season clinging to branches at the top of the tree appear dark against the brightening morning sky. The empty branches look like bones holding up the sky. The

Dying Rock Star

About a month ago I read a book about musician Warren Zevon. If you don't know anything about him, he wrote and recorded Werewolves of London. I've been a

Cat Delivery

They UPS delivery man arrived at the door with a big grin on his face. He had a small box in his hand. And our cat was walking up the driveway next to

Escaping Steam

With cold temperatures in the morning, the steam from the shower escapes the bathroom through the open window as if it is trying to warm up all outdoors.

Voluminous Fall

The leaves are falling so fast this time of year—especially on windy days—that less than three hours after my landscapers cleared the leaves from our yard, you can't even