
This is me plucking grass from my backyard to mail to Joe, at his request. It’s also an almost-crotch shot. Bonus!

I just arrived back in Vermont after driving cross-country. Since Joe & I are trying to keep in touch while apart, we have started giving each other “homework” assignments. I challenged him to eat a popsicle as slowly as he could; he told me to do a cartwheel in my backyard. Here it is.
Here’s a challenge for all of you: See how many surveillance cameras you can count in just one day of your regular routine. If you put some effort in, you may notice they are scattered inconspicuously among telephone poles and trees, hoisted above most storefronts and parking lots, and in the corners of every Starbucks — but in your hip local coffeehouses too. And if you care to find out whether your patronage is subject to audio surveillance, you best ask to speak with a manager, as most employees are never informed about the extent to which their workplace is being monitored.
So, what’s your magic number?