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The most effective way to sap distraction of its power is just to stop expecting things to be otherwise—to accept that this unpleasantness is simply what it feels like for finite humans to commit ourselves to the kinds of demanding and valuable tasks that force us to confront our limited control over how our lives unfold.
Four Thousand Weeks
Oliver Burkeman
Food ordering that used to take twenty minutes now takes two. Ride reservations eliminate some of the guesswork of peak times. But I found myself wondering: are we gaining convenience at the cost of spontaneity? There's something to be said for the old-fashioned approach of just wandering around and seeing what catches your eye.
From Buc-Ee's to Mario Bands: What Our Orlando Road Trip Taught Me About Modern Family Travel
Anthony DeRosa
The despair in the shelter is contagious, and it wouldn’t be ideal for Lily. In the car, we have autonomy and privacy. In the car, no one is gawking at my junk or wanting to fuck me up.
The Invisible Man
Patrick Fealey
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