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.

Why I Work from Home

The shadows were lengthening in the late afternoon sun. I looked up and saw a deer grazing in one of the pockets of sunlight, just beyond the edge of my yard. I carefully

Gas Station Cuisine

My initial reaction to a gas station hawking their burgers and fries on a big roadside sign is to keep driving. But over the years I have encountered gas stations that are known

Planning a Wedding Cake

You can learn a lot about a couple by how they plan their wedding. Tonight I overheard a couple ordering their wedding cake at Whole Foods. They were sitting with someone from the

Canine Camp is a Thing

I took a tour of a camp for dogs, and besides being a little silly, it really was awesome. Rather than staying in a small space, each dog has their own side of

One from Column A

I recently use the expression “Can you Chinese menu that for me?” twice. And each time I commented that this is a terrible expression because we don’t really order Chinese food that