I’m inclined to think that the worst thing in the world is obligation. Continue Reading »
Contents
The Liar
Let us remember that a man is never more truthful than when he acknowledges himself a liar
CHAPTER 10. Nothing happens for a reason
People like to say, everything happens for a reason. I think maybe nothing happens for a reason. Maybe everything happens for no reason. Continue Reading »
CHAPTER 9. On the benefits of solitary confinement
I had that tall stack of books I mentioned, although now it’s a scattered mess; I’ve started reading again. Continue Reading »
CHAPTER 8. Passing the time
The best anyone can do is to pass the time. This is what I’ve been led to conclude. Continue Reading »
CHAPTER 7. Overcompensation
I’ve given some thought to how I might best describe my current situation, and I’ve come up with the following analogy. Continue Reading »
CHAPTER 6. Looking forward
Time, as far as I know, proceeds in one direction, and in one direction only. Continue Reading »
CHAPTER 5. The stage is set
I woke up a little before noon. With yesterday’s edict in mind—to take on a few small, trivial tasks, in an attempt to ease me out of my present state of idleness—I began my day. Continue Reading »
CHAPTER 4. I find I have been idle far too long
Some impetus for action, in fact, is precisely what I need. I can see now that I’ve been idle for far too long. Continue Reading »
CHAPTER 3. I am consumed with envy
I think people should devote more thought to the subject of envy. Continue Reading »
CHAPTER 2. Song and dance
I’d decided yesterday to let go of my status as a no-saying naysayer, and become instead a yes-saying yeasayer, one whose first response is to say yes—yes. But yes to what? Continue Reading »