My heart goes out to you and your family. I remember the feeling when we cleaned out my dad's apartment after he had passed. It was strange to go through all those things. The only things I kept were a shirt, plastic slippers, and a walking stick. Odd choices, but they were all I needed. I didn't know about the book about Saul Leiter's place. I'm off to spend more money and yet another book.
Beautiful post. Love the video of the Leiter book: truly a peaceful four minutes of mindful viewing. And that Suede song has long been my favourite of theirs. I hope it's bringing back at least as many lovely moments for you as it is sad ones clearing your Mum's place.
Thank you, Andrew. I was not aware of that book! Given how much Leiter appreciated mindfulness and Buddhism, a Zen approach to his living quarters is the best tribute one can pay.
This is wonderful, Andrew! Thank you for taking the time to reflect on Yumi’s book. I will share your post with her. I agree, the definition in Japanese is my favorite too.
My heart goes out to you and your family. I remember the feeling when we cleaned out my dad's apartment after he had passed. It was strange to go through all those things. The only things I kept were a shirt, plastic slippers, and a walking stick. Odd choices, but they were all I needed. I didn't know about the book about Saul Leiter's place. I'm off to spend more money and yet another book.
Beautiful post. Love the video of the Leiter book: truly a peaceful four minutes of mindful viewing. And that Suede song has long been my favourite of theirs. I hope it's bringing back at least as many lovely moments for you as it is sad ones clearing your Mum's place.
What a wonderful memorial.
Simple and beautiful, thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Andrew. I was not aware of that book! Given how much Leiter appreciated mindfulness and Buddhism, a Zen approach to his living quarters is the best tribute one can pay.
This is wonderful, Andrew! Thank you for taking the time to reflect on Yumi’s book. I will share your post with her. I agree, the definition in Japanese is my favorite too.
This is beautiful, Andrew! I have lost my mom three years ago and helped my dad going through her stuff. It was hard for the both of us.
Have you ever thought about taking photos of your mom‘s things like Yumiko did? It sounds like she left behind some very personal things…