How many times in life can we make decisions that are important but will not hurt anyone? Are we obligated- maybe we are- to say yes to any choice when no one will be hurt? We use the word hurt when talking about things like this because when these things go wrong it can feel as if you were hit in the sternum by a huge animal that's run for miles just to strike you.

He must trust, and he must have faith. And so he builds, because what is building, and rebuilding and rebuilding again, but an act of faith?

I really believe strongly that kids should be spared the runoff of their parents' lives and problems.

When there is pleasure, there is often abandon, and mistakes are made.

Paper is a uniquely beautiful format, more so than the web, I think: you need to invest in the aesthetics.

The house is a factory.

Morning comes like a scream through a pinhole.