It’s a trope, but only because it is an essential act of life.

My toddler received a STEM “certificate” from the LEGO education booth at the White House Easter Egg Roll with the slogan “rebuild our world” (it was a hashtag actually). My mind went to a dark place … he might just have to.

Connection.

Ready to head back to the woods now.

Not the most artful shot, but an accurate representation of “a day in the life” common event — a low-flying military helicopter over Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. October 14, 08:56 ET.

Stopping for a second to appreciate passing through the autumnal equinox.

A brief respite

We will miss you, Greta.

Day 9: Bloom