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.

Sit and Shiver

Shiva is the Jewish seven-day mourning period for the immediate family of the deceased. The primary purpose of sitting shiva is to create an environment of comfort and community for mourners. It helps

Privacy Trees

A sign on the side of the road promised, Privacy Trees Installed. And there was a phone. This seems more like the start of a Black Mirror episode than a landscaping project.

I Said Some Words

We don’t need to understand death, but just know that it is a part of life. Instead of mourning the passing of a loved one, this is a time to celebrate their

Empty Airports

We got on a plane. The plane was less than half full. They even asked a couple of people to change seats to achieve better weight distribution. But it was the airport that

Everything's a Signal

When you know someone is passing, you interpret everything as a signal. Smoke alarm. Power outage. Weather patterns. Is that her saying goodbye? Did it happen? At least in this case, it happened