I came across an invitation as I was putting some cards in a drawer the other day. A fancy, paper invitation. It really stands out in a day of evites … Continue reading Ruminations: Invitation

We used to have an agreement in our household. If one partner cooks, the other cleans up. A “fair” arrangement, which worked fine when we prepared simple meals. As I … Continue reading Ruminations: Ramekins

As we approach the vernal equinox, I am aware of a certain anticipation. When the balance tips and there’s more daylight than nighttime, something within us might feel a bit … Continue reading Ruminations: Anticipation

Our neighborhood offers weekly recycling collection. Our recycling has to be in special bags. So it’s noticeable when someone has recycling sitting out on collection day. Recently, I set out … Continue reading Ruminations: Recycling

As a follow-up to our exploration of maps and how we define places, I’m thinking abouta recent innovation: what3words. Instead of using latitude and longitude numbers, this company has partitioned … Continue reading Ruminations: What3Words

I’m a big fan of magic. I love illusions, even though I know I’m being tricked. I guess knowing that my mind is being fooled helps me enjoy it, rather than being … Continue reading Ruminations: Houdini

Now that I have that errant shingle out of my tree, I’m noticing tree branches a lot more. At some points in the year, trees look like verdant clouds of … Continue reading Ruminations: Branches