This is a detailed black-and-white pen drawing of an ornate hourglass. The hourglass has a thick, rounded top and bottom connected by two bulbous columns. Inside, a steady stream of sand twists down through the narrow neck into the lower chamber. The piling sand forms the shape of a human skull. The skull appears weathered and partially eroded rather than anatomically correct. It has large, hollow eye sockets, a dark triangular nasal cavity, and several pointed teeth. Shadows make it seem as if the eyeless skull is still looking at you. Less than half of the sand remains in the upper chamber, while the skull in the lower chamber is nearly complete. Small leaves drift down and around the hourglass. The drawing is a visual metaphor, suggesting the passage of time and the inevitability of death.

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Life, death, and what to do with the time between – in 68 words on The Davis Daily.

This is a hand-drawn black-and-white illustration of a classic grandfather clock. The clock has a tall, elegant wooden frame with decorative molding at the top, featuring a curved, ornate design. The clock face is round with Roman numerals marking the hours and two hands indicating the time. It’s six after ten. The minute and hour hands are simple but bold, making them easy to read. Below the clock face, a glass-paneled compartment reveals the pendulum, which is a large, round disc hanging from a thin rod, along with two weights suspended by chains. The base of the clock is slightly wider for stability, with subtle detailing along its edges.

Tick tock goes Death’s clock

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About mortality, regret, and the urgency of living fully. Read 632 words on The Davis Daily.