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by
Louise Penny
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January 20 - January 25, 2021
what George Will called the “Ohio Event.” In 1895 there were only two automobiles in the whole state. And they’d collided.
What are the chances?
I was wrong. I’m sorry. I don’t know. I need help.
The four statements that lead to wisdom.
Noli timere.
Be not afraid.
“All that most maddens and torments,” he said. “Moby-Dick,” said Lacoste.
From Moby Dick
“I’m well in body,” said Clara. “But considerably rumpled up in spirit.” Reine-Marie laughed. Easily recognizing the lines from the Anne of Green Gables books
Anne of Green Gables
“All truth with malice in it,” said Armand.
Moby Dick
Moby-Dick was also savaged when it first came out. Now it’s considered one of the great novels of all time.”
One of the greatest novels
“Is it true? Is it kind? Does it need to be said?”
3 important questions
courts are struggling to figure out the laws around social media. The government’s working on legislation,
How do we control social media?
“About human nature,” said Armand. “About obsession. About allowing rancor to cloud judgment. About what happens when we see the malice but fail to see the truth.
Human nature
the white whale. That devoured reason. All that most maddens and torments; all that stirs up the lees of things; all truth with malice in it.
The white whale that devoured reason
That turned something horrific into something acceptable. That turned a crime into a punishment. That
Cognitive dissonance
Things are strongest where they’re broken. If
Bones heal and are stronger.
I’m following Homer,”
With all the other agents there, why follow Homer alone?
“He thinks we’re right behind him. He thinks he’ll get backup.”
Why the Chief followed Homer alone.
To Hillary and Bill and Chelsea and Marc.
The Clintons?
