January 2012
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F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Notebooks →
nevver:
Descriptions of Things and Atmosphere
Days of this February were white and magical, the nights were starry and crystalline. The town lay under a cold glory.
Dyed Siberian horse.
As thin as a repeated dream.
The sea was coming up in little intimidating rushes.
The island floated, a boat becalmed, upon the almost perceptible…
“Change is never easy. You fight to hold on. You fight to let go.”
– Daniel Stern, The Wonder Years (via kari-shma)
John Steinbeck on Falling in Love: A 1958 Letter... →
youmightfindyourself:
New York November 10, 1958
Dear Thom:
We had your letter this morning. I will answer it from my point of view and of course Elaine will from hers.
First — if you are in love — that’s a good thing — that’s about the best thing that can happen to anyone. Don’t let anyone make it small or light to you.
Second — There are several kinds of love. One is a selfish, mean,...
Six Different Types Of 35-Year-Old Men
1. The Unicorn
The Unicorn is totally normal and well-adjusted. He has a good job, and makes a decent living, but is not a workaholic. He likes his family, but doesn’t live with them. He is funny, and well-informed, and cooks a mean pasta bolognese. He has friends from all periods of his life with whom he is still in touch. He is not an alcoholic, drug abuser, or porn addict. He reads. He is...
“Persistence isn’t using the same tactics over and over. That’s just annoying.
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– Seth Godin (via keepsdiary)
