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.

The World's Greatest Dish

In the 1970s Craig Claiborne was the New York Times food writer and he reigned supreme. It meant that when he published a recipe and called it the world's greatest dish,

Big Hole to Fill

When someone with a big presence—not just in your life, but in the lives of others—passes away, it leaves a big hole to fill in your heart.

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