I revisited Brideshead Revisited last night and was struck, more deeply than usual, by Waugh’s opening line: “Here, at the age of 39, I began to be old…” Why did this opening line stand out? I’ve been trying to find the right quote, the right words to help me reflect on my current dip into…
Tag: transition
Transition, retreat, reevaluate
Nowhere can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in his own soul. – Marcus Aurelius My life has taken an interesting turn, and I find myself having to declare bankruptcy and start totally fresh. This means giving up my tiny condo, packing up and finding new live work space, and basically reevaluating many…
Attachments to the familiar- 10 years later, taking pictures off the fridge
I like the familiar. I like a cozy visual environment. I like clutter. Now I am readying my place to sell and to move and it’s time to detach. For 10.5 years I have had certain images taped to the fridge and added a few over time. I am attached to these images. They comfort…