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.

Contemplating

I opened the door to the bathroom in a Nashville barbecue joint and there was a tall, older man nearly standing in the doorway. He was bald and had a barrel chest. As

Peach Festival

The Sunday Market celebrated the bounty of local peaches. The marketing value of the theme is greater than the reality. There were a handful of booths selling bushels of peaches. Prices were a

Dog Patterns

My dog recognizes patterns of behavior but I wonder what framework he hangs those patterns on. On our walks he knows which way to go. On middle of the day walks he crosses

Visual Quiet

There needs to be a word that represents the removal of the overabundance of visual stimuli, especially from screens, from in front of our eyes. This may often accompany sitting quietly, but there

Checking Hydrants

A fire truck from our local volunteer fire department pulled up our street and stopped in front of a fire hydrant. One firefighter jumped out of the truck with a long poled tool.