I found that essay that I wrote in college that I’ve referenced once or twice on here – the one about Octavio Paz. Here are some of the quotes from him that are in the essay and that I just really love: – that is the paradox of our condition: our fundamental experiences are almost … Continue reading
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the individual society, rant 2
I was talking with my mom yesterday about the issue of mental illness in this country, and I realized – this is another strong example of our culture’s intense focus on being individuals. We do not bother to take care of our mentally ill. Especially in Austin, you will notice that so many of the … Continue reading
Revolution
Is there any difference between the descriptions revolutionary, rebel, or radical? Personally, I just came up with the term “revolter” – as in, “one who revolts,” as in, fights against the status quo. But then, the semantics gets all confusing, because it can also sound like “one who is revolting,” as in, disgusting. According the … Continue reading