I've wanted some new words to describe things. ChatGPT is good for that, but I helped it along: 1 ) I need a word for the sort of weird hand waves people do in front of faucets with automatic sensors to get them to turn on: sink chi. For the automatic soap dispenser: clean chi.... Continue Reading →
Hope
How much of these weird feelings I've been having are about my own, personal situation and how much are about the state of world? I don't know that I was always exactly a hopeful person, but I think I've been a glass half full type. I've written about this before; it's not natural or easy.... Continue Reading →
Flutterby
I had a beautiful weekend, and one of the most wonderful things was this: This isn't my photo, but it's the butterfly I saw! A common Apollo butterfly. Ever just get excited about something completely "normal", because for just an instant, you're able to step back and see just how extraordinary it is? That's a... Continue Reading →
Seeing and Hearing
I can only write with my phone for this post, so it’s going to be mostly photos. Tapping with my thumbs is too annoying! My new favorite app is called Merlin, and it’s great for identifying bird calls. Today it told me that European goldfinches were in the trees next to where I’d parked my... Continue Reading →