Think Least of Death
Spinoza on How to Live and How to Die
In Think Least of Death, Steven Nadler connects Spinoza’s ideas with his life and times to offer a compelling account of how the philosopher can provide a guide to living one’s best life.
A Shining, by Jon Fosse. You drive to the end of a road and hike into a Norwegian forest in winter, where you become lost and may die but your brain meanders casually over many topics until some presences show up which really don’t help much, so your brain keeps thinking random thoughts. 4 of 5 library cats 🐈 🐈 🐈 🐈
Today is the last day of Día de Muertos, All Souls Day, a special time of remembrance of all those who’ve passed on. These two gorgeous picture books describe with beautiful illustrations and words the meaning of this Mexican holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2.
my medically-oriented #shortstories at Physician's Weekly for free, and with no registration required
The latest #story is about Nikka and Jeremy. Nikka is a vascular surgeon who loves metalwork and knitting. Her hobbies come in handy during a run-in with Jeremy, whose privileged life unraveled after his dad died.
Grief, second chance and hope are at the heart of Kristin Kisska’s novel, The Hint of Light. After her son’s sudden death, Margaret Dobrescu is devastated. Her heart is broken and she feels responsible for the tragedy. But with time, secrets start to resurface and the grieving mother learns that her son may have left a daughter behind.
When it's over, I want to say: all my life
I was a bride married to amazement.
I was a bridegroom, taking the world into my arms.
When it's over, I don't want to wonder
if I have made of my life something particular, and real.
I don't want to find myself sighing and frightened
or full of argument.
I don't want to end up simply having visited this world.
OC The Weather Station (Death Stranding on PC @ 1920x1080)