When I returned early this morning to pick up our purchase, I paused for a few minutes beside the pond.
The cleaner had just finished servicing it, and the water was crystal clear. A glass wall framed the koi as they gathered near to greet me.
Koi are such curious creatures. Their purpose feels a bit ambiguous—somewhere between art and animal. Like a toy poodle, they often seem more ornamental than practical. But maybe that’s the point. Not everything in life needs a clear function to hold meaning. Some things simply exist to be admired.
