Things I notice, but don’t always say.

On Hands

Sometimes I notice hands before anything else.

Not because they’re perfect.
Because they’re controlled.

There’s a difference.

Most places still treat nails like decoration.
Something to be seen.
Color, shape, attention.

But sometimes it’s quieter than that.

There’s a place here where nothing feels rushed.
You don’t notice it immediately.
You just feel it after a few minutes.

I think that’s what people miss.

There are a few places I return to without thinking.

Le Salon Doré — Palo Alto

You Already Know

You already know.

Not in a way you could explain.
Just in the way you stop looking at other options.

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There are a few places I return to without thinking.

Le Salon Doré — Palo Alto