July 2012
9 posts
Those who fear the border
do not know they are walking on the sea.
– Luis Benitez, from “The Pearl Fisherman” (via the-final-sentence)
Like the summer rain You came unexpectedly And my eyes smiled.
You always look so cool, like no matter what happens, it’s got nothing to do...
– Haruki Murakami, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle (via bookmania)
Everyone deserves second chances. Some just need more “second chances” than others, but in the end who are we to say that those who ask and need it more are less worthy of the chance at happiness. Maybe after all is said and done, those who are given their second, third or even fourth “second chance” may turn up to be the best thing that happened to us.
ZenRen
I’m going… I’m going… I’m gone.
– Darren Shan, Sons of Destiny (thanks, powerismadness)
You play a mean game, but I am better.. much, much better!
Musings...
The Pacific sunset was running through its entire palette when I asked her to go down to the shore. I had the velvet-lined box in my pocket. I couldn’t wait to see her reaction when she tries on the ring. When we reached the end, she held my hand and said, “There’s something I want to tell you.” She hesitated, and then continued, “I’ve never known anyone like you. I’ve loved other men...