writing
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Reclaiming the Old Magic
Nostalgia is a fucking scam. I’ve been going through a phase of watching old films like Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused and Terry Gilliam’s Brazil, both of which have helped me articulate a feeling I’ve had lately: why has my adult life lost some of the magic of childhood? Nostalgia is booming among Millennials like…
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Is America too Cultured?
What does it mean to be cultured? This question has been on my mind for the last couple of days for two different reasons. The first is that I have been called “cultured” by numerous people in response to my wide and seemingly random array of knowledge. The second is that a coworker of mine,…
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There is Too Much Cheese
My manager recently gave me a book to read titled Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson. It was a quick read that succinctly explains how we humans tend to become complacent because of our aversion to change. Many of us would rather avoid a loss than pursue a gain. Once we become comfortable, the…
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The Silent Truth
I must admit: I find myself in a strangely unsettled season of life. I’ve neglected this blog for far too long, and tonight—of all nights—I watched The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. For reasons I can’t fully explain, that was enough to loosen something in me. I feel compelled to write. I don’t…
