Strange New Pictogram Encounter

I took this shot as I ventured outside the other day, against all instructions from my watch, which said the air quality was very, very bad.  I could be wrong, but I think the sign allows one to be unyielding to cyclists in the space beyond the plane defined by the sign. Perhaps my interpretation […]

Sputnik Boy… in Autismland (from ‘My Brother Michael’)

Trigger warning:  When I wrote this, I was using the parlance of the 1950s.  No disrespect is intended.

Mike in the Suburbs, from ‘My Brother Michael’

I’m really glad that I talked to Mom and Dad about Mike.  If I hadn’t written it down at the time, I would have forgotten what they told me.

Blue Dress, Red Tables

I’m new to this city in all respects. I don’t want to attract attention.  When I made photos in NYC, I primarily used my camera. I knew I was a photographer and so did the people who noticed me.  I don’t feel like a photographer when I take pictures with my phone. I one sense […]