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.

Donut Shop

The fluorescent lights buzzed overhead. The smell of sugar in the air was so strong it made my teeth hurt. The donut shop was empty except for the older woman behind the counter.

Time, not Nostalgia

I saw Wilco last night. It was the first time they played in Chattanooga since we moved here. I also saw them at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville two years ago. I first

Air Travel

Two major airlines have congratulated me on being part of their frequent flyer programs for 30 years. I signed up for these when I started traveling for work. Even though it hasn'

Dreamy Memories

I wake up multiple times during the night and often enough, I wake directly from a dream. When a dream is not particularly surreal and takes place in real locations with recognizable people

Distance Stalking

The cat is chasing a bug and the bug doesn't even know it. The large, floppy bug—which Google tells me is a crane fly—continually bumps into the ceiling as