JCO Quote #2

"Fiction that adds up, that suggests a 'logical consistency,' or an explanation of some kind, is surely second-rate fiction; for the truth of life is its mystery."

from this book by Joyce Carol Oates

I like that. Art embraces and creates mystery, not explanation. It reminds me that as a writer (to paraphrase Foucault), I am freer than I think.

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Oops, we forgot to turn out the lights last night. We were watching a movie and looked up and saw it was 8:50 p.m., only ten minutes left of Earth Hour.

Bad, bad earth stewards.

We are now off to atone with a hike in the redwoods. Of course we have to drive to get there.

Um. We put spiral flourescent lightbulbs in our lamps. Does that count?

Earth Hour

Are you going to do it? (Or, did you?)



Why or why not?

(Annie wants to, so I'm getting the candles ready. Will all the burning candles add more pollution to the atmosphere? Okay, I'll shut up and quit being cynical. I'll just enjoy the silence and the dancing candlelight.)