Thank you for the information concerning prospective American publication.…
…But I could not promise anything for some time. Perhaps the matter does not allow of much delay? It might be advisable, rather than lose the American interest, to let the Americans do what seems good to them — as long as it was possible (I should like to add) to veto anything from or influenced by the Disney studios (for all whose works I have a heartfelt loathing).
—J. R. R. Tolkien, letter to C. A. Furth, 13 May 1937
Real fresh, local eggs come with accessories. #donteatthegarnish
The pile grew 3x after this. Also, kudos to Sacred Profane for being a great space to chill with boy-o and dog-o
If I were more heady and conversational on here, I would pin this line from Augustine to the top of this page in the form of a micro.blog catechism:
Q. 1. What is the chief end of online discourse?
A. That we may together scrutinize our souls and God, so that whoever discovers anything can help the others to it more readily.
I’ve always been a critic of [EVs], because, for me, electrifying the cars of rich people is not the answer to climate change.
Imagine Simone Weil listening to Spotify. Can’t do it? Me either. 🤓
Over the past four months, I’ve been asked a lot about why I’m so happy at work. While I certainly don’t feel like I’m that happy at work per se, I know that the reason they ask is because I’m usually thinking of some funny or heart-bendingly precious thing my son has been doing.
Exhibit 371: