Diving into Shojin Ryori
Shojin ryori, put simply, is Japanese Buddhist cuisine. Written 精進料理, the first two characters indicate devotion, diligence, and an adherence to a vegetarian diet, while
Resurrection
At this point, I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve deleted and later reestablished this site or other, older incarnations of my blog. The
In a Vast, Sleepy Valley
In sleep, our world balloons endlessly as our dreams spin fibers of imagination into vast tapestries of otherness. These are shot through with pieces and
Shine
If inanimate objects could gain knowledge through observation, automotive headlights could scare us with what they know. They would, at very least, have an understanding
The Sedan and the Salami
I was walking to the grocery store a couple of weeks before the end of the year when I made a discovery that was odd
All-in-one flugelhorn, Oldsmobile, and letter opener
Happiness can be found in many little places. The train this morning, for example, isn’t so crowded and for that I am grateful. There’s still
Art Nouveau Chainsaw Cozy (2019 Begins)
Already the year is speeding along. Two weeks and change on the books, which isn’t all that much, but it’s enough to have gotten the
2019 Contractually Obliged to be Great, Court Rules
This post begins on the morning commute. My sardine-can train is slightly less packed than usual, and I’m slightly disappointed because I’m cold and exhausted.
№ 290 (Untethered)
This post originally appeared on a previous personal blog. I’m republishing it here with the original post date. There is a large park near my
№ 289 (Somewhere in Between)
This post originally appeared on a previous personal blog. I’m republishing it here with the original post date. I’ve tended to delete the dating apps