The thing about New York is that it is full of so much opportunity and promise, and possibilities, and ways to live your life. You could spend an afternoon doing anything you like, reading what you want, helping at some community center or food bank, drinking good coffee, admiring skateboarders, finding shops, learning Spanish, running in Central ( Read more... )

( I miss this. )

On the 2 hour drive back from Brighton to Oxford today , I nodded off in the passenger seat throughout. When I finally woke up it was past 10pm, it was night, and it was (surprise, o England) raining. My housemates put in a CD on full blast to prevent any of us from falling asleep on the drive back, which clearly failed on me. It was really ( Read more... )

These are the days I wish to capture: the long languorous days of idleness and sunshine, drinking Pimms and cider on the river, eating; the fleeting and faster moments of wading through Merton Street, being showered with confetti (collateral damage), photographs, summer dresses and bare feet, cake and strawberries, shades, walks around Christ ( Read more... )

"Love to loveless shown, that they might lovely be."
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It is not 'I think, therefore I am', but 'I am, therefore I think.'
Of course, one can only say this if he can confidently ascertain he is, prior to he does.

- It is good to enjoy life ( Read more... )

- Say yes ( Read more... )

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A bit of political philosophy 101: Jerry Cohen demolishing private property in part one, the standard cultural argument in part two, etc ( Read more... )

..has been a difficult day for many people, myself included ( Read more... )

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I like this guy. We've talked before - only briefly because he has to play. He taught himself to play the piano and thinks everyone should get to enjoy it too. Most of the time he plays jazz and people turn their heads. Sometimes he plays a hymn. And when that happens, random people along Cornmarket Street suddenly gather in front of him and stare ( Read more... )