factors

a woman named “voice” becomes rallying point; eyes open
landscape moves past, cars move, sun, buildings, parking lots
a distancing in effect. even the desire for sugar recedes
walking lately up and down hills (sitting and mortality rates)
numbness sets in; not really looking. the habit of reticence
is good for nothing except reporting the passing of phenomena
hot in sun, cool in shade; homely blue jay; getting winded
forgetfulness of highways; in that they induce forgetfulness
why remember. why this or that. writing. why even just this.