It is a hot, thick day in August, not a day I would pick to consider beginnings or endings.

Yet, I am in a place where I am reminded of both.

The ending would be simple to articulate, if I were so inclined. The language itself is technical and precise. The images are high resolution with a contained depth of field and careful control of transparency. I am a technician, at this particular moment. I am a scientist and a pragmatist.

 

I pride myself on my ability to place rational information in sterile boxes where it is safe from emotion.

Today, this will require pushing up a steep hill and I am without energy.