You're more than a story.

I wanted a heaven. And I grew up striving for that world-- an eternal world- that would wash away my temporary misery.

For what matters if I gain the whole world, but lose my soul?

Edward Said talks about Orientalism in very negative terms because it reflects the prejudices of the west towards the exotic east. But I was also having fun thinking of Orientalism as a genre like Cowboys and Indians is a genre – they’re not an accurate representation of the American west, they’re like a fairy tale genre.

I love the sea because it is boundless.

Which is scarier-- lust or temptation?

Right now the day length is exactly the same as in spring when birds key into it and begin singing. The birds are a little confused by it all and the singing isn't very intense. It only lasts a week or so each fall, but it's still cool to hear spring bird songs at this time of the year.