Today

I've started a 12-week online writing workshop, about (I think) the lyric essay. This first week, it's all about noticing, looking. Not assessing or interpreting. Just seeing. Here are five brief moments from my day. I am really struck that today delivered up such lovely, memorable images. If only you take the time (the moment) to pay attention. (Though of course, photos help.)

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The hand laid on the ribs of the sleeping old dog. The throb of his heart.

The sun, filtered through overcast sky, glints over the uneven surface of the singing bowl.

Peeling wooden white house, white blinds pulled down, a metal sculpture of swirling leaves, and the small sign filling a pane of glass: No Soliciting. See Dog for Details.

The dull, secure snap as the arms are clipped into the unfolded wheelchair.

Seven patrons at Juice ’n’ Java: two women having a brisk conversation, five sitting scattered and solo, heads bent. As three young women come in the door, the two stand up, sling purses over shoulders, depart.

The naked ladies are springing from the ground, tall, pliant, beet red stems piercing the taupe skirt of last year's dried leaves. The ends bulge. The tallest has burst into flower, bright pink, two others about to.