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What is this sweet sound?
The first soft rising notes remind me faintly of the phantom of the opera’s famous track. The settling of the track into a sweet melody is peaceful and relaxing, yet filled with energy. The music moves though me and not … Continue reading
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On Proust
Having little context these works surprisingly stood well on their own. I found Proust’s insights into time refreshing and relatable. As apposed so some other writings we have had to weed through, Proust presents his ideas clearly through tales and … Continue reading
Opera Conversation
When I attempted to discuss opera with my girlfriend she didn’t quite understand the question or why I was asking it. She said it was “funny to listen too” and was comprised of old fat people singing “ooooooooo”. I thought … Continue reading
On Comedy
Comedy is a complex and complicated joy in my life. I love listening and experiencing comedy because of how well many of my favorite comedians play with the world and words they have available to them. My personal favorite comedian … Continue reading
Time in Africa (Hopi)
When researching for my topic I came across and interpretation of the psychologist Benjamin Whorf’s theory that language is linked to thought. When writing his paper, Whorf uses the Hopi people as a example of how their language doesn’t allow … Continue reading
Time Autobiography
Time is an interesting concept because it contains both concrete and non-concrete elements. Together the two create a concept which is measureable through comparison but which will never be exact. The physical world allows for periods of repetition which allow … Continue reading