Annus Mirabilis: The Bottom Falls Out (for Glenn)

I told him that I didn’t have any food left, so he asked if he could have my empty drink cup to get a free refill inside and enjoy the air conditioning for a moment—you should have seen how his face lit up like a child when I obliged.

Dedicated to the memory of Glenn Miller: Thank you for teaching me the value of quiet strength, and for taking care of my mom when she was sick. You were the only other person beside myself who showed up consistently, and your dedication emboldens me every day.

Music composed and produced on an iPhone 14 using GarageBand and mastered using Trinity. Photographs captured and edited on an iPhone 14. Interactive composition created using JavaScript, React Three Fiber, and Three.js.