One of my favorite shots that I’ve gotten of these two rascals recently. I don’t want to tarnish the absolute treasure that is Zoe’s expression with any attempt to explain it, so I’ll just leave it with this song that is inexplicably running through my head right now: We’re for each otherLike a wop ba-baContinueContinue reading “O Brother, There Art Thou”
Author Archives: Hezaasan
Mind Not the Mocking
“Do you have anything N/A?” I asked my server while waiting for my parents to arrive. This wasn’t the first time I asked this question, and it won’t be the last. I’m working on identifying triggers for some icky health stuff, and reducing alcohol is an obvious choice. Plus it’s a lot easier to dealContinueContinue reading “Mind Not the Mocking”
Solsticing
In honor of the darkest day of the year, and as an eternal lover of the dynamics of great storytelling, today I’ll simply post one of my favorite poems about the dark night of the soul. I have been one acquainted with the night.I have walked out in rain—and back in rain.I have outwalked theContinueContinue reading “Solsticing”
The Most Wonderful Shop of the Year
As someone who kinda gets grumpy when I have to go shopping, I feel uniquely qualified to say: Robot Supply and Repair is the ultimate best. Period. I almost don’t want to give away what makes this place so awesome, because the reveal as I walked in the door without knowing anything about it –ContinueContinue reading “The Most Wonderful Shop of the Year”
Paws and Pie
A couple weeks ago a local Detroit animal shelter brought dogs, cats, and other mammals to the first floor of my office building downtown (as well as free pie, but that’s another story). It was an absolute treat to watch these creatures work their magic and transform otherwise stoic all-business coworkers into piles of mushyContinueContinue reading “Paws and Pie”
Kitty Snuggling 101
Louis’ really an artistLouis’ cakes are an art.Louis isn’t the smartest-Louis’ popular.Everybody loves Louis,Louis bakes from the heart…The bread, George.I mean the bread, George.And then in bed, George…I mean he kneads me-I mean like dough, George…Hello, George…”Everybody Loves Louis” by Stephen Sondheim Big stretch upon seeing that I’ve perched myself on the recliner couch forContinueContinue reading “Kitty Snuggling 101”
A Scattered Tribe
Had a lovely dinner with my mother recently, and shortly thereafter she sent me this lesser known but beautifully written poem by a former U.S. Poet Laureate. ‘Tis a gift to be so deeply understood. I have walked through many lives, some of them my own,and I am not who I was,though some principle ofContinueContinue reading “A Scattered Tribe”
Rediscovering Detroit: Mercury Burger & Bar
Not to be confused with the band Mercury Salad which I blogged about recently, I had the recent pleasure of meeting a friend at one of our favorite pre-pandemic spots on Michigan Ave: the Mercury. One of the absolute best places to get a turkey burger, this Corktown location is probably better known for itsContinueContinue reading “Rediscovering Detroit: Mercury Burger & Bar”
The In-Betweens
“The Sower Outskirts of Arles in the Background” by Vincent Van Gogh, 1888 There is a crack, a crack in everythingThat’s how the light gets inLeonard Cohen As life and health situations twist and turn for an inordinate number of people in my life lately, and we endure the tests and wait for the consults,ContinueContinue reading “The In-Betweens”
Scenes from the Cafe
Views from my latest venture to Berkley Coffee. Legitimately becoming the coolest place in town. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.
Muttering Retreats 