Brick not hit back. – Chong Li, philosopher.

We don’t always know where we’re going. We’re not always in control. A little something to slow us down in the uncertain world we inhabit could be a life-saver. Building friction into our lives, as individuals and as a society, is building resilience into the system. It could be our insurance policy against catastrophe. – …

Real

When we are in bed, she draws hungrily to me. She pulls me close. She holds my arm and squeezes it, like checking for the ripeness of a fruit… Checking for the ripeness of my love? My arm is cold and hard. I wrap her in my embrace. She calms down. Her breathing slows. She …

If, however, you play victim, the universe will hold a candle for your vigil and a shovel for your grave.