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A Wild Beast or a God?

Whosoever is delighted in solitude, is either a wild beast or a god.
 — Francis Bacon

Garbage and Flowers

For the last several years, I’ve found myself attracted to the dead leaves I see on the ground as I walk, particularly…

Strive for Excellence, Not Perfection

My father was a storekeeper and the son of working-class immigrants. He wanted his children…

How Art Makes You Stronger: Creativity and Madness

15 Self-Help Books that Really Helped

But how many of these books have actually helped? And how many…

Anger: Heaven and Hell

As I emerged from a childhood depression, my first strong emotion was anger.