sonder – n.
the realization that each random passerby
is living a life
as vivid and complex as your own.
—
THE DICTIONARY OF OBSCURE SORROWS – John Koenig
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kerrytown, ann arbor, mi, usa – march 2019
Mar26
Tag Archives: people
Nov26
lift.
had to catch an early morning flight
out of the little village of new york city
super shuttle came to the rescue
arriving right on time at 3:20am
picking up 6 other people along the way –
2 young women speaking korean
1 southern man speaking with a heavy twang
1 set of parents who giggled and hummed along with the radio
and their two year old boy
who yelled out ‘woah, man!’
every few mintues for no apparent reason
making everyone laugh over and over
couldn’t have had a better crew to send me off on my way
what a lift.
—
“i love those connections that make this big old world feel like a little village.”
-gina bellman
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image credit: supershuttle.com
Nov19
instead.
(a candid moment from my recent fiesta)
—
my goat and i would like to thank
each and every one of you
who help me
celebrate every day
(the best day ever)
by being a part of my life.
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“instead of hate, celebrate.”
-prince
Oct9
barber.
no appointment needed.
—
‘being a barber is about taking care of the people.”
-anthony hamilton
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varsity barber shop, ann arbor, michigan ,usa
Jul28
ancient wisdom.
some ancient wisdom in a parisian bookshop.
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image credit: open homes open hands us
Jun24
other worlds.
while watching the little league game
i caught a glimmer of shiny blue movement
out of the corner of my eye
and suddenly there appeared
a shimmery mermaid
all scales and tails
coming from far away
skipping onto the field
staying safe in the background
to see just what
this other world was all about
and in an instant
she was skipping off again
returning to the safe world she knew
in the great bathtub sea. 
“it’s fun to peek into other people’s worlds
and see how they go about doing things.”
-norah jones
May12
nice.
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credit: purple clover
Apr26
hibernation.
and just like that
the city has emerged from a very long hibernation.
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“hibernation is a covert preparation for a more overt action.”
-ralph ellison
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gallup park, ann arbor, mi, usa – april 2018
Mar30
grassroots.
i loved this grassroots campaigner
and his simple old-school way to reach the people
no glitz, no glam, no sound bites
just two young volunteers helping him
a speaker playing music
food and drink handed out for free
petitions passed around and signed
hands shaken
questions answered
face to face
good to see a real person.
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“the little grassroots people can change this world.”
wangari maathai
– kenyan politcal activist, awarded the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize for her
“contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace”.
Feb26
“old dogs care about you, even when you make mistakes.” -tom t. hall
i really enjoyed a relaxed game night with
a group of long-time friends
a couple of grandies
and
a few old dogs
just like most of us there
the old dogs
have lived full lives
one is lame
one is deaf
one is blind
all have their challenges
and one thing in common
they love being with the people they love.
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“old dogs can be a regal sight.
their exuberance settles over the years into a seasoned nobility,
their routines become as locked into yours
as the quietest and kindest of marriages.
-gail caldwell
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image credit: pinterest.co.uk, steiff dog on wheels, brown and black mohair
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