The Course Of Love
Pronouncing a lover “perfect” can only be a sign that we have failed to understand them. We can claim to have begun to know someone only when they have substantially disappointed us.
French Exit
Malcolm was yet in his suite. He was speaking to Susan on the phone. “Let’s eat food, for lunch,” she said. “Can’t do that.” “Let’s drink a drink in a bar.” “No.” Recalling certain past behaviors, she deduced he was in the grips of the hotel unwellness. In a patient...
The Etymologicon
Heckling is, or once was, the process of removing the knots from wool. Sheep are notoriously lackadaisical about their appearance, so before their wool can be turned into a nice warm jumper it must be combed. It’s easy to see how combing wool and teasing out the knots...
Agency
"You the app whisperer." "They needed something to explain my being with him in the first place." "'Beta tester with a wild talent'? Decent hook." "That was the lede on a Wired article, but only because I was with him." "'Reputation for radically improving product...
Akilter – for the brothers
Philonise Floyd’s incredible speech in tribute to his brother George inspired and features in this mix.