Meditations in an Emergency

Meditations in an Emergency

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Meditations in an Emergency
Meditations in an Emergency
Small things

Small things

"Floral, honeydew melon, candied lemon"

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Rosecrans Baldwin
Jul 25, 2020
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Meditations in an Emergency
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Small things
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A sense of futility this week. Another lockdown looms. Days ooze. Time feels weird, like it’s collapsing in on itself. My imagination stretches a few hours—what to make for dinner tonight—but further than that feels mildly painful, like an ache behind my eyes. One night, we watch the movie Babyteeth, and the oddball character, Moses, says, “I’m not read…

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