Endings sneak up on you. Which is strange—as they’re so obvious in retrospect. Obvious enough that you feel a fool for not seeing the early signs, the hints and suggestions. Perhaps it’s because endings live in the long view that so many of us struggle to see. The long view is hard not only because … Continue reading On the pending ending
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Don’t forget about your future self
Sometimes—well, every day in fact—I do something that affects my future self. Sometimes, these things are small and rather straightforward, like leaving dirty dishes in the sink for "future me" to deal with the next day. Big deal! I think. That guy can handle it. But other times, these things are not so straightforward; they … Continue reading Don’t forget about your future self