Loss

Our neighborhood lost a dear and strong yellow cottage today - the house has quite a story as the resident had many bouts with mental illness and for long periods of time quite covered the lawns, windows, doors with signs that were complex, hand written and all directed to the presence of evil spirits and the devil. He slept outside under a tarp or often just on a cot for long periods, as it was not safe inside. Neighbors cared for him, in fact we all kind of watched out to make sure he was not harmed.

Robert, his name, died about a year ago and now the house which has been empty but felt like a neighborhood icon, is gone. To be replaced with another gawd-danged high 4 or 5 story whichever is the now allowed height, condo and without parking again I am sure. It is sickening, the changes in this neighborhood.