Well, that's not entirely true. I re-read some Flannery O'Connor stories. "Wiseblood" sort of cheered me up, but "A Good Man is Hard to Find" is a little more depressing. Except when the Misfit shoots the grandmother. She had it coming.
O'Connor's writing really does hold up today.
Also read some Twain (The Prince and the Pauper).
I bet Mark Twain could write a great blog if he wasn't dead.
If I didn't have to drive home, I'd sit in my cube and drink all day. I'm invisible while I work so I doubt anyone would notice.
At least I have a job.And a library card.
And this blog, which is probably the most useless way of wasting time I've yet indulged myself in.
Which would be impressive if you knew how many ways I've tried.
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Ah, Flannery O'Connor... one of my favorites. Although if you are looking to be cheered up by her I think your best bet is "Good Country People." But then again, I always smile when folks are hung by their personal delusions of grandeur (or adequacy for that matter.)
My idea of cheering myself up is drinking alone in a lightless room while listening to Billie Holliday;the darkness makes it hard to read anything.
I jest!
I have candles.
Candles make everything better, especially sad times and awkward bits.
I light a candle and know that it shines a light on the truth you just expressed.
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