The officer glowered at the snow-clad, bright orange berries of the firethorn bush growing up the side of the abandoned house. Despite its name, the heavy snow had settled unmelted into the cracks and crannies of the heavily laden branches, … Continue reading Firethorn
What spider is this, Caught between two panes of glass? Why is it here, Where so many people pass? Asymmetrical, Legs colored like oranges. Disturbing, unnerving, still. What are those lumps on its appendages? What camera is this, Reflected in … Continue reading Privilege
Someone started a fire in my backyard. It wasn’t obvious at first. It smoldered out of sight among the roots. It burned away the flowers’ vitality. It left in its wake the brittle brown shadows of plants. It climbed slowly, … Continue reading Fire
Interstate road tripping. Air travel. National parks. Quarantine. My experiences and observations while traveling in 2020. Continue reading I’ve Traveled During COVID
Staring Out A Window 