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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the feelings
The feelings that make life worth it are in situations that hardly seem so memorable. But the feelings inscribe so much value into the experience! When these experiences come back to me — and usually remembering one incites a stampeding … Continue reading
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The new
Sometimes, the new is very frightening. But when you bring just the right amount of old to the new, the new can be especially happy! And yes, I am referring to the favorite people in my life hustling their adorable … Continue reading
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fuzzy
What can I possibly complain about? I will be a college graduate in less than three weeks. I have dear friends. In August I will be heading out to Los Angeles to get paid to study philosophy. It is summery … Continue reading
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Extraordinarily thankful
Having felt probably the most destabilizing pain and stress I have ever felt in my life in the past month, I have quite a lot to be thankful for right now. I do not know why God responds to my … Continue reading
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Our 44th President
I was racing down route 128 listening to NPR when Obama came out. I wanted to get to the auditorium BEFORE that happened so I could SEE it! But for some reason that road seemed to stretch on longer than … Continue reading
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