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 Smells of the Suburbs

One of the reasons I like to be outside, especially hiking in the woods, or even the mountains, is the smell of nature. It is pure. It is refreshing. And other than an

Shoes? Really?

There is a table in the kitchen in my office where people leave “stuff for the taking.” Normally these are books that have shown up at the agency that no one has any

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