The Cappuccino Waited
During breakfast near the beach, a cappuccino arrives with a delicate pattern in the milk. The first sip waits while several photographs are taken.A photograph may sharpen a moment or interrupt the en...
4 Loka 10min
The Meeting That Didn’t Happen
The night before meeting an old friend after years apart, I lie awake with a fast heartbeat. At 4:20, I am rehearsing the hug, the conversation, and the distance we may hear between us.Hours before th...
20 Syys 8min
Still Eating Like August
Back home after the holiday, a smaller bowl of ice cream sits on the kitchen counter. The serving has changed, but attention keeps returning to the container in the freezer.The portion has returned to...
6 Syys 8min
The Sun Is Still Up
A message arrives while the summer light still reaches across the room. A few minutes ago, you were ready to stop. After a shower, cold water, and the movement of getting ready, energy gathers.Later, ...
23 Elo 10min
