January 2012
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“A woman unsatisfied must have luxuries. But a woman who loves a man would sleep...”
– D.H. Lawrence
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The reason the river and the sea can be regarded as
The rulers of all the valley streams
Is because of their being below them.
Therefore they can be their rulers.
So if you want to be over people
You must speak humbly to them.
If you want to lead them
You must place yourself behind them.
Thus the sage is positioned above
And the people do not feel oppressed.
He is in front and they feel...
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youveescaped:
RIP, lovely lady.
I learned of...
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Guten Abend!
Apparently I have a French accent when I speak German. After many years of French being the only foreign language I know, switching to German is quite jarring in a great, refreshing way. I just can’t bring myself to speak words fully and I keep saying oui instead of ja. We’ll see how next week goes.
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I’ve been on the search for months now to find the best white jasmine tea this city has to offer. After having a thorough discussion/many cups of tea with a representative at Adagio Teas, I picked up a bag of their Jasmine Silver Needle. Needless to say, I think I’ve come close.
accidentalcharm:
Any guy who knows they are supposed to go first in taxis (so I don’t have to slide over) and revolving doors wins a billion bonus points with me.
Seconded.
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On why I live in the best neighborhood in Chicago
This afternoon as I was walking back to my apartment from the bus stop, I stopped past the building that is currently in the finishing stages of being re-modeled into a cafe. I peeked into the widows and excitedly read the menu that must have been chalked up just that morning. Just as I was moving on, an older man peeked his head out of the front door and asked if I wanted to come in. Taken aback,...
thepinesaredancing:
Maybe my favorite song from...
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Being in a relationship is really hard sometimes.
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“He recalls the episode of a strawberry cake he made one evening. Clinton...”
– Former White House Pastry Chef Recalls Bill Clinton’s “Scary” Appetite (via apsies)
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Just got back from the market and opened all my widows. It’s 55 degrees outside. Lyndon, my canary, thinks spring has begun. I don’t have the heart to tell him otherwise.
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It’s Elvis and me all morning, y’all....
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While browsing around The Brown Elephant this afternoon…
Shaun: This is a comfortable couch!
Me: Yeah, so comfy! And it’s a hide-a-bed!
Shaun: Is that some German designer?
Me: -_-