we went for a walk today through the land of biotech buildings.  about half
of them were empty and the other half were sleeping quietly over the holiday
weekend.  we peered in through windows and wondered why none of the desks
had pictures of families or anything personal at all.  there was an empty
cafe in the middle of a complex.  early hours.  7-2.  i began to wonder
if people actually work those hours then realized that it is my exact shift.
we let bean run off leash because of the lack of traffic and she darted in
and out of bushes chasing scents of rabbits and birds.  it felt like a secret
place, all of it.  we were the only living creatures.  almost post-apocalyptic
but too serene for that to be the case.  now the rain falls quietly and bean
and i are cozy on the couch.  tonight there will be a celebration with giant
puppets.  perhaps the rain will let up a little for us.  i'm looking forward
to wearing a poncho in either case.