They may seem plain, familiar, or simply useful.
And yet, an object can quietly hold a way of living.
The trace of a hand.
The patience of a material.
A form of care that does not separate use from closeness.
A cup.
A brush.
A worn piece of cloth.
This is a place for noticing what things quietly carry within them.
Essays in Objects
Furoshiki
A square cloth, quietly holding more than it seems to carry.
Wabi-Sabi
A quiet reflection on beauty that appears through time, change, light, and the presence of an imperfect object.
Carbonara
A lunch so good that one compliment led to saying a little too much.
Tatami
A familiar Japanese floor that quietly leaves room for sitting, eating, resting, and living in more than one way.
The Sound of a Wind Chime
A familiar summer sound that lets the passing wind be heard, bringing with it a small sense of coolness.