Tag: imperfection
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Even the perfect
As the orchestra and choir sang it in its original language, the translation flashed on the screen. The most beautiful wither away. Even the most perfect die. I was there to enjoy a Brahms concert, just some music and I walked away with that line from an years-old poem, Nänie. The most beautiful wither away.…
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Chasing imperfection
The socks are thrown in the draw, in singles instead of properly coupled with their mate. The broccoli is cooked in a steamer bag, instead of tossed with oil and seasoning and then baked at 450 degrees. The hair washed and then conditioned for 1 minute instead of undergoing a deep condition and steam treatment.…
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Worth doing badly
… if a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly. GK Chesterton There are a lot of things I would like to be able to accomplish, yet I stop myself from moving in those directions because I am not yet skilled in those areas. Why would I try speaking Spanish if I am…
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