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Author Archives: Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“Perfection Wasted” by John Updike
The lovely John Updike poem turns a simple idea into so much more
Sometimes, there are obvious truths in life that, when pointed out, take on a whole new meaning. At least, that’s how I felt after I read “Perfection Wasted,” by John Updike. Maybe my opinion of the piece was influenced … Continue reading
“We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.”
-Bryan White
Photo Credit: Moving Again
“You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life.”
-Albert Camus
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“In Dreams Begin Responsibilities” by Delmore Schwartz
Delmore Schwartz's famous short story illustrates that it's the future we can change, not the past
Photo Credit: Crandell Theatre I was cleaning out my garage the other day, and I found a book of short stories that I had bought for a class in college. I immediately went to the table of contents and searched … Continue reading
“Remember” by Christina Rossetti
Christina Rossetti reminds us that grief need not be permanent
Photo Credit: myheartramblings Christina Rossetti’s “Remember” took me somewhat by surprise. The final message in the poem is that, in a sense, ignorance is bliss; Rossetti feels that not thinking about a loss and therefore not feeling the emotional pain … Continue reading
“My doctor gave me six months to live, but when I couldn’t pay the bill he gave me six months more.”
-Walter Matthau
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Posted in Laughter is Medicine
Tagged Funny Quotes about Life, Walter Matthau, Walter Matthau Quotes
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