This week I’ve read a few and seen a few things that made me pause and wonder (and one of them made me cry). So a few links for your Friday night entertainment:

2014 Sony World Photography Awards Shortlist – some stunning photos on here, that left me wanting to know more about their backstories.

This Crappy Obituary – For the Woman I Found Dead in the Starbucks Parking Lot – like many of my friends have said, read the comments. It turns a sad snippet of a life into something more, something that makes connections between humanity.

A Meaningful Garden – a new series from Rebecca, talking about people’s very different gardens. First up is Cityhappyfarmgirl, with a tiny inner city courtyard garden.