contemplation

^{[I originally posted this entry as early access for my Patreon patrons on 18 April 2021].}

Today was the 120th anniversary of my grandfather's birth.

Some days I marvel that I live within walking distance of the house in which he was born.

For many folks I know, this would be unremarkable.

But my grandfather was born in Stoke Newington, London, England. I was born in Garran, Canberra, Australia.

My grandfather is the reason I can live in the UK.

Our birthdays were 76 years less one day apart.