Here Goes Nothing

by Steve Toltz

when you resolve to adore someone, you develop new blind spots as you go.

‘Anyone whose biggest trauma is the passing of their grandparents had an easy life.’

Something about this reminded Gracie of how penguins will push their fellow travellers into the sea to make their own path clear of predators.

Our sensual pleasures were expensive. We dehumanised some, over-humanised others,

Historically, nothing ever dampened my spirit like enthusiasm,