I associate the period between October 26 and November 11 with death and life — themes inextricably linked for me and, we might say, objectively.
October 26 is the birthday of my deceased best friend.
October 31 is All Hallows’ Eve (Halloween).
November 1 is All Saints’ Day. It’s also my birthday. This year it was also Daylight Saving Day.
November 2 is the Day of the Dead.
November 11 is the anniversary of the death of a brother I replaced.
Meanwhile, unanticipated and emotional life events have occurred during this window of time.
I had a notion to write an essay but, for the same reasons, I am, at the present time, processing at a slower pace than I would like.
In the meantime, there is much to be grateful for.
Inspiration continues to come from disparate sources.
I’m tinkering with this space. I’m working on my practice. Thank you for visiting. Hopefully, this turns into something worth your time.