What was done to him was like what happens on the train, when you think you are moving forward, but are moving backward, and suddenly find out the real direction.
"Yes, it was all not right," he said to himself, "but never mind. I can, I can do 'right.' But what is 'right'?" he asked himself and suddenly grew still.
--from The Death of Ivan Ilyich
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feelin’ good
I bought vitamins yesterday. I took one today as I was making coffee. Curious, I was looking at the back of the box. It said “contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.” 1. “About as much”? Why … Continue reading
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baby
Today I saw a wonderful baby. She was maybe about one and a half years old. She looked great, wearing a stylish purple shirt and bright purple tiny sneakers. Her guardians bought her a tray of fruit and cheeses from … Continue reading
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bodies
The light! The colors! The shape of that tree! The motion of the light and shadow as the tree moves. The colors changing because of the light. And this invisible music that comes out of this black box. How could … Continue reading
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Little Droplet of Divinity
I WANT A BABY. Just writing that word fills me with fuzziness. Damn vestigial maternal instincts that are lagging behind social evolution! It is an overtly physical reaction, I believe. It is more often the case that a baby or … Continue reading
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Tofu-rky Day
This Thanksgiving I was thankful that I had the privilege to enjoy a hearty meal with a hearty group of people — that I am lucky enough to call my family. Much, much love. Now time to not fail philosophy.
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