Meditations in an Emergency

Meditations in an Emergency

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“Still Life with Blue Enamel Coffeepot, Earthenware and Fruit” (1888), Vincent van Gogh

A few months ago, I was ingesting too much caffeine. Early morning: three Nespresso pods. At work: a mug of instant coffee, then several green teas. Another instant coffee in the afternoon. A Nespresso after dinner.

This had been the routine for several months, then I…

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