Proxemics

Proxemics

Scurrying into the subway train, my nerves bristled as people pushed their way into the close quarters. Our bodies were so stuffed into the tube that air failed to blow through the space between us. Have you ever entered an elevator so crammed full of people, you felt...
Wind

Wind

Last week the weather went a little crazy. A cold front arrived blowing out the warm Colorado air. It did so with gale forced strength. Wind ripped the autumn foliage from tree limbs, shook moving cars, and whirled through the corridor between our townhomes. It also...
Trim

Trim

Not long ago as I left home for scheduled appointments, I noticed Gary talking with a local landscaper. As part of Gary’s Home Owners Association presidential responsibilities, he assesses the trees within our development for health and growth with an expert. As Gary...
Bruised

Bruised

While walking Joy, I noticed the grasses and reeds along the park path. Covering the open space, these particular blades of brown, tan, gold, and maroon growth pointed to the sky and swayed with the slight breeze. As warm temperatures filled this outdoor field, Joy...
Leash

Leash

The morning air felt brisk against my face as I walked Joy, our 12 year old German Shorthaired Pointer, along the path through the park. Although tethered by the leash, Joy explored the sights and smells along the path. Walking the dog offers sweet quiet space to...