This resonates so strongly for me, it makes the fillings in my teeth vibrate:

"Of course, this 'something right' doesn't equate to making no mistakes. (Where would the lessons be?) Rather, it rests in the daring impetus to choose this over that-perhaps for no other apparent reason than because it's what I want. "

Go, Astro Barry.

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While I was at the laundromat this morning, a college-age girl came in looking somewhat harried. She spoke quietly to the owner of the laundromat, who just shook his head as if to be inviolately unhelpful. She left. A few minutes later, I also left -- no sense in waiting around for my clothes to dry ( Read more... )

I'd like your judgment on this one, please ( Read more... )

An old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between two 'wolves' inside us all ( Read more... )

When will I learn that even a dollop of hazelnut flavoring in an otherwise pristine French roast will make the whole coffee almost taste like crotch funk?

I have regrets.

One thing I do not regret is living without a television for two months. When I moved, one of the things that did not move with me was my trusty 31-inch Panasonic TV. I figured I ( Read more... )