I have to admit this story took a long time to read. I can’t grasp the underlying meaning of the story. I can’t clearly see the overall narrative arc. I think it’s more an exploratory piece about physical injury, recovery from injury and disillusionment with the promises of modern medicine. It also explores, to a lesser extent, the emotional injury of war and death.
hellobucky | The StoryGraph — I opened a StoryGraph account. Follow along!
The Trump Gold Card — The website is up. Let’s do this!
What Happens After A.I. Destroys College Writing? | The New Yorker
Education, particularly in the humanities, rests on a belief that, alongside the practical things students might retain, some arcane idea mentioned in passing might take root in their mind, blossoming years in the future. A.I. allows any of us to feel like an expert, but it is risk, doubt, and failure that make us human. I often tell my students that this is the last time in their lives that someone will have to read something they write, so they might as well tell me what they actually think.
Anthony Geary, Luke on ‘General Hospital,’ Dies at 78 - The New York Times — Ah, yes, Luke and Laura. American originals.
With return, Philip Rivers extends NFL health insurance plan for 5 more years - The Athletic — the truth.
The New College Unemployment Line - WSJ
The unemployment rate last year for 20-to-29-year-olds who had recently received an associate degree was 2.1% versus 15.3% for those with a bachelor’s degree.
Fizz, forklifts and failed McDonald’s runs: How F1 winners celebrate world titles - The Athletic
“I really wanted some McNuggets, but it was the morning, so they didn’t have any left,” he said. “I had a Sausage McMuffin. Was it the breakfast of champions? Certainly not. I regretted it straightaway.”
Trick for installing/upgrading your Sonos speakers — Turn off all VPNs. On your phone and on your main router.
Star Wars Returns to Theaters for 50th Anniversary | StarWars.com
On February 19, 2027, we’ll celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Wars with a re-release of the 1977 original back for a limited time, in theaters everywhere.
Europe is weak and delusional (but not doomed) — DHH breaks it down.
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The Undefeated
Long story about a washed up bullfighter trying to make his comeback. It doesn’t go well. Detailed descriptions. Great story. But, I just didn’t like the ending. I wanted him to win.
The Big Two-Hearted River
Love the description of the land, the result of a forest first and his hike. Clearly the physical task represents an escape from personal crisis. But a crisis of what? It’s not a crisis of fishing.
What’s the point of telling the story of Hopkins?
What are the two hearts of the river?
There must be some Biblical reference in this story. Right?
Some of the literary criticism I’ve read about this story indicate that it is about war, life and redemption. I just don’t see it. It’s just about Nick fishing and seeking escape from something that is not explained. It can be an escape from anything.